Security Officer Commercial Business

Allied Universal•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Security Officer for a front desk guest-intake position at an educational location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The officer will provide a welcoming, professional presence for students, staff, visitors, and vendors while safeguarding the site, managing access, monitoring entry activity, and reporting security-related concerns. The position is scheduled Sunday and Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and pays $18.60 per hour.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old 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 permitted by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required 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 students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors while following site-specific security procedures and policies at the front desk.
Greet visitors, manage sign-in processes, verify access authorization, and provide directions or information according to location procedures.
Monitor front desk activity, access points, and security-related systems; report unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, following established emergency response procedures.
Maintain accurate visitor, incident, and access-related records.
Communicate professionally with campus personnel, Allied Universal leadership, and emergency responders as needed.