Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Front Desk Security

About the role

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.

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands-on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader. As a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Front Desk Security in Quakertown, PA, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees at a front desk within a logistics and distribution location while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Greet and screen visitors, verify identification and access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor logs in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor access points, cameras, alarms, communications, and other assigned systems; report unusual activity, access concerns, and facility issues to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, inquiries, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Maintain a professional front-desk presence, answer incoming calls, direct visitors and deliveries, and support daily access-control operations.

Requirements

• Access Control/Badge Experience (B201): Prior experience with access control systems and badge management.
• Alarm Panel Experience (B202): Familiarity with alarm panel operations; knowledge of alarm systems and their functionalities.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet (B204): Proficiency in using computers or tablets; ability to navigate software applications and perform basic troubleshooting.
• CPR Certification: Valid CPR certification required (free training provided by Allied Universal).
• Customer Service Experience (B219): Background in customer service preferred; effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Loss Prevention (B210): Experience or knowledge in loss prevention strategies advantageous; familiarity with techniques to minimize theft and loss within a retail or corporate environment.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Loss prevention experience preferred.
• Access control and 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.

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to 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.

Pay

Pay Rate: $17.46 / Hour

Schedule

Job Schedule: DayTimeThur05:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.

Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you. This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.