Security Officer Education Cheyney University

Allied Universal • Thornbury Township, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. As a Security Officer Access Gate Attendant in Cheyney, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal in an education location where you will help manage access control, monitor assigned areas, and conduct routine patrols to help support a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role blends strong customer service, clear communication, and visible presence with a caring, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity every day.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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

• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at an educational location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and/or credentials, and help to deter unauthorized access to buildings, offices, residence areas, and/or campus facilities.
• Respond to incidents, policy violations, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with campus staff, visitors, and/or local responders as needed.
• Document visitor activity, access-related incidents, and/or unusual conditions in required logs and reports, following Allied Universal and site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around assigned buildings and perimeter areas to observe conditions, report concerns, and support security-related operations.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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