Security Officer - Philadelphia Convention Visitors Bureau

Security Officer - Philadelphia Convention Visitors Bureau


Company
Allied Universal
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Via
Allied Universal

Job Description
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 - Community Patrol Full-Time in Philadelphia, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a healthcare location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay visible to help deter security-related incidents. You will assist staff, patients, and visitors with professional communication and customer service, document observations, and respond to concerns as part of a team. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, reliability, and agility to a caring culture that puts people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.13 / Hour

Job Schedule:
Day
Time

Mon
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Tue
03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Wed
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Thur
03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Fri
03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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 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.

What You'll Do:
• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting actions taken and promptly notifying site leadership and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned areas including lobbies, corridors, parking areas, and the perimeter, watching for unusual activity and helping to deter policy violations.
• Control access to restricted areas by checking identification, managing visitor sign-in, and directing authorized persons to appropriate destinations according to site guidelines.
• Complete routine security-related reports, shift logs, and incident documentation, and communicate observations during shift turnovers to support continuity of operations.

Minimum Requirements:
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Customer service experience 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.

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.

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