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 Act 235 Armed Patrol Response in Ridley Park, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, 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 an Armed Patrol Officer at a leading aerospace and defense location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns. You will support a welcoming environment through professional communication and customer service while upholding Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $28.71 / Hour
Job Schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control requirements, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols of aerospace and defense facilities, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site procedures and armed post protocols.
- Monitor access points, verify credentials as required, and document patrols, observations, incidents, and/or violations in accordance with site requirements.
- Maintain assigned equipment and firearm in accordance with applicable laws, training, Allied Universal policies, and client-site procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
- Possess at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
- Possess an Act 235 qualification in Pennsylvania.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Handcuffing certification is preferred.
- Be at least 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.
- Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
- 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.
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.
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.