Security Officer PMA

Allied Universal • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time, unarmed Security Officer for an assigned cultural institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The role provides a fixed weekly anchor shift with a six-month commitment and the option to claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform. Additional shifts may allow the employee to work up to 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back. The position is paid $16.25 per hour and is scheduled Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

The officer provides customer service and site-specific security support to visitors, staff, volunteers, and vendors. Duties include unarmed patrols, monitoring access and visitor activity, responding to incidents, and documenting observations and incidents. The role supports the protection of artwork, exhibits, property, and cultural resources.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is conditional on applicable background investigation and drug screening. State or local licensing may be required before employment. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to drug screening as a condition of employment to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements before employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, volunteers, and vendors by following site-specific security procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of galleries, public spaces, staff areas, entrances, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity; provide directions and respond to museum-related inquiries.
• Report unusual behavior, hazardous conditions, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, following site procedures and communicating with management and emergency responders as needed.
• Maintain accurate activity logs and incident reports.
• Help protect artwork, exhibits, property, and cultural resources through professional presence and observation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance; and retirement plans.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED