Security Officer Flex Patrol

Allied Universal • Upper Nazareth Township, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Professional Branch Flex Officer serves and safeguards clients across industries including healthcare, education, finance, and retail. The role provides hands-on experience across a variety of sites and may offer opportunities for career growth within Allied Universal. The position is based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and pays $17.00 per hour. The expected schedule is 30–40 hours per week, with shifts, days, locations, and assignments changing regularly. Work includes manager-assigned shifts and shifts claimed through the Earn More, Claim-A-Shift self-scheduling program. Officers should expect irregular shifts and may receive little to no advance notice of scheduling changes. Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to assigned locations are required.

The Security Officer conducts patrols, monitors property and access points, responds to safety and security concerns, documents incidents, and assists customers, employees, and visitors. Work may involve varying shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants are subject to background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law; licensing may be required under applicable state or local regulations.

Requirements

• Be available to work varying shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Have reliable transportation and be able to travel the required distance to work locations.
• Be available for last-minute shift scheduling and able to adjust to changes with minimal notice.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or 21 or older for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements before employment, if required.
• Have a valid driver’s license for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Arabic.
• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or contact police or fire departments in the event of a fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal follows client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary under site Post Orders.

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 locations 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