Security Officer - Education Entry Screener

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 - Education Entry Screener 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. As a Screener with Allied Universal at a busy education location, you will welcome students, faculty, staff, and visitors while supporting access control and entry screening. You will remain highly visible at key points, observe activity, communicate clearly, and report concerns while providing customer-focused service. This role reflects our agile, reliable, and innovative approach, backed by a caring culture that puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

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

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an education location.
• Screen students, staff, visitors, and deliveries at designated entry points using approved screening methods and/or equipment, and direct individuals to the appropriate check-in process.
• Support access control by verifying identification and/or authorization, managing visitor logs as required, and communicating entry requirements in a professional manner.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting concerns, documenting activity, and escalating issues per site procedures.
• Monitor entry areas for security-related concerns and help to deter unauthorized entry by maintaining awareness, controlling queues, and coordinating with site staff and/or campus response partners as needed.

Minimum 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.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.