Security Officer - University Campus

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.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.75 / 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 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Be comfortable using computer or tablet preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience 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.