Security Officer Part Time University Center

Allied Universal • Plum, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer for an assigned university site in Plum, Pennsylvania. The role provides a fixed weekly schedule at the designated site, with a six-month commitment to the assigned shifts. The officer may claim additional shifts through the scheduling platform, with opportunities to build up to a full-time schedule of as many as 40 hours per week. The listed pay rate is $18.25 per hour.

The position serves students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities. It includes screening people and belongings at entry points, verifying authorized access, responding to incidents, maintaining documentation, and conducting patrols as directed.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age 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 a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet licensing requirements that may apply under state or local laws and regulations before employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• Alarm panel experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Access control and badge experience.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Screen individuals and personal belongings at designated entry points in accordance with campus procedures, and report prohibited items, access concerns, and unusual activity to appropriate personnel.
• Verify identification, credentials, and authorized access for students, employees, visitors, contractors, and deliveries entering assigned locations.
• Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations, follow established protocols, and communicate observations to campus contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Maintain accurate screening, visitor, and incident documentation.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, surrounding areas, and perimeter as directed.

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 of employment 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