Security Officer - University Campus

Allied Universal • Pittsburgh, PA

3d • $18 • 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 - School Visitor Screening in Pittsburgh, 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 higher education location, you will help support a welcoming campus environment by monitoring entry points, screening visitors, and assisting with access procedures. You will perform routine patrols and maintain a visible presence that can help reduce security-related incidents, while providing clear communication and customer service to students, staff, and guests. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, and driven by integrity.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Be comfortable using computer or tablet preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors and/or vendors by following site-specific security-related procedures, access control policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct screening at designated entry points using walkthrough metal detectors, handheld wands and/or bag inspection procedures in accordance with post orders and local requirements.
• Verify identification, support visitor check-in processes, issue temporary credentials when authorized and direct individuals to appropriate campus destinations.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, requesting assistance from campus resources and/or emergency services as needed.
• Complete required logs and reports, communicate noteworthy activity to site leadership and help to deter prohibited items and/or unauthorized access through consistent screening practices.

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