Security Officer Community College of Philadelphia

Allied Universal • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Access Control Desk 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk professional at a dynamic education location, where you will greet visitors, manage access and badges, monitor activity, and support a welcoming environment. In this stationary role, you will provide outstanding customer service, clear communication, and responsive security-related support while reflecting our values of teamwork, reliability, innovation, and integrity.

Requirements

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be able to provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Have access control or badge experience preferred.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Have access control or badge experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the front desk by carrying out site-specific procedures, monitoring access points, and supporting security-related protocols for a busy educational location.
• Greet students, staff, visitors, and/or vendors, verify identification and visitor information, and help to direct guests in accordance with location policies.
• Respond to incidents, questions, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate concerns to the appropriate personnel when needed.
• Monitor lobby and entrance activity, document routine events and unusual activity, and help to deter unauthorized access through attentive front desk presence.
• Support emergency response activities when appropriate, including following post instructions, sharing information with campus contacts, and completing required reports.

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