Security Officer Cheyney University

Allied Universal • Thornbury Township, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time, unarmed Security Officer for an assigned site at Cheyney University in Cheyney, Pennsylvania. The role provides reliable, designated weekly shifts and requires a six-month commitment to the assigned schedule. Officers may also claim additional shifts through the company scheduling platform, with the option to increase hours up to 40 hours per week or scale back as needed. The position pays $17.95 per hour.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for an unarmed role.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state and local licensing requirements, if required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus guests while following site-specific procedures and policies and, when appropriate, participating in emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of campus buildings, residence areas, parking facilities, walkways, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, requests for assistance, and critical situations, following established campus protocols.
• Monitor access points and report suspicious activity, hazards, policy violations, and maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare clear and accurate activity reports, incident documentation, and shift handoff communications in accordance with company and site requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance.
• 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.
• Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses through the employee perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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