Security Officer Part Time Patrol Alarm Response
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.
As a Security Officer Part Time Patrol Alarm Response in Allentown, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, 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. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer at a residential care location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, support access control, and help maintain a secure, welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate professionally, and respond to security-related concerns with integrity.
Pay
$19.00 per hour
Schedule
- Monday: 06:00 AM – 02:00 PM
- Tuesday: 06:00 AM – 02:00 PM
- Friday: 05:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Requirements
Candidates must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Law Enforcement Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in law enforcement
- Security Supervisor/Manager Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role within the security industry
- General Security Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in the security field
Skills
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
- Access Control/Badge Experience (B201): Familiarity with access control systems and badge issuance processes
- Alarm Panel Experience (B202): Experience with alarm panel operations and monitoring
- Computer/Tablet Proficiency (B204): Comfortable using computers or tablets for daily tasks and reporting
- Customer Service Experience (B219): Background in customer service for effective communication and interaction with clients and the public
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and vendors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate
- Monitor access points, observe activity throughout the residential care location, and report unusual conditions or policy concerns to the appropriate personnel
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the building, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity
- Complete accurate reports, maintain required activity logs, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision
Qualifications
- Possess at least 1 year of law enforcement experience, 2 years of security-related supervisor or manager experience, or 3 years of security-related experience
- Access control and badge experience preferred
- Alarm panel experience preferred
- Customer service experience preferred
- Comfort using a computer or tablet 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
- Subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws
- Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
- Licensing requirements subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
- Valid driver’s license required for driving positions only
Benefits
- Smart Tools: Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more
- Career Growth: Paid training and access to career growth opportunities
- Financial Benefits: Retirement savings plan
- Exclusive Perks: Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program
Requisition ID: 2026-1747270