Security Officer (Residential) Drexel University

Allied Universal • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Part Time Front Desk Identity Verification in Philadelphia, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a higher education location, you will serve as a welcoming, visible presence, greeting students, faculty, staff, and visitors while supporting access control and responding to security-related concerns. Use strong communication and customer service skills to help maintain an orderly environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus guests while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Serve as a front desk point of contact by greeting visitors, verifying authorized access, issuing visitor credentials as applicable, and maintaining accurate entry records.
• Monitor access points, cameras, communications systems, and alarm notifications; report unusual activity and security-related concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, requests for assistance, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, contacting appropriate campus resources and/or emergency services when needed.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming presence at the assigned post while supporting a respectful educational environment.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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