Security Officer - Education Germantown Friends
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol Unit in Philadelphia, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at an education location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that may help to deter security-related incidents. You will communicate clearly with staff, students, and visitors, document observations, and respond to concerns with professionalism and care. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and an agile, reliable approach while delivering great customer service.
Requirements
- 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, staff, and visitors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control practices, and security-related policies at an educational location, including emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Conduct regular and random foot patrols of buildings, classrooms, common areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
- Monitor entrances and high-traffic areas, verify identification and/or visitor authorization as required, and direct visitors to appropriate check-in locations.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and requests for assistance in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and actions according to site procedures.
- Communicate timely updates to site leadership and/or emergency services, and complete reports such as incident logs, patrol activity reports, and visitor records.
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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
