Security Guard - Evening Foot Patrol

Allied Universal • Thornbury Township, PA

3d • $18

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 Guard - Evening Foot Patrol in Cheyney, 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 an unarmed patrol officer supporting an educational location. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, stay visibly present to help reduce security-related incidents, and assist students, staff, and visitors with professional customer service and clear communication. Using our agile, reliable, and innovative approach, you will deliver through teamwork, act with integrity, and contribute to a caring culture that puts people first.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by following site-specific security-related procedures, campus policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of campus buildings, residence halls, common areas, parking lots, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including calls for assistance, disturbances, medical-related events, and fire-related alarms, and notify appropriate campus contacts and/or public responders.
• Monitor access points and key areas, check identification and/or credentials when required, enforce visitor sign-in procedures, and direct guests to the proper location.
• Complete clear, timely reports and logs for incidents, patrol activity, and policy violations, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal supervision and site leadership.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

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