Security Officer Enhanced Part Time DoD Security Clearance Patrol

Allied Universal • Upper Merion Township, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Enhanced Security Officer for an aerospace and defense location in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The role has a designated site and fixed weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment, with the option to claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform. Additional shifts may allow hours to vary up to 40 per week, while retaining the option to scale back. The stated schedule is Tuesday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM. Pay is $23.86 per hour. An active DoD Secret clearance is required and will be verified during pre-employment screening.

The officer provides customer service while carrying out site-specific security procedures, access control, and emergency response. Duties include monitoring access points, conducting unarmed patrols, responding to incidents and alarms, and documenting and communicating shift activity. Applicants must meet the stated age requirement, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and undergo applicable background and drug screening. Licensing may be required under applicable state or local regulations.

Requirements

• Possess an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21 years old.
• Undergo a background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Undergo a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• For driving positions only, possess a valid driver’s license.
• The listed role qualifications include access-control and badge-management experience, alarm-panel experience, computer or tablet proficiency, current CPR certification, and customer service experience; the posting also labels several of these qualifications preferred in its minimum-requirements section.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience.
• Experience with alarm panels.
• Current CPR certification.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Experience with access-control systems and badge management, including issuing, tracking, and managing badges.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, and visitors while following site-specific security procedures, access-control practices, and emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorized access according to site policies, and report suspicious activity or access concerns.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in accordance with post orders and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the facility, business areas, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Prepare accurate activity logs, incident reports, and shift documentation, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses through the 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