Security Officer - Phila Museum of Art

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 - Apartment Complex Patrol in Philadelphia, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a renowned cultural institution, you will monitor and patrol galleries, entrances, and public spaces, staying highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents. You will conduct routine rounds, observe and report unusual activity, assist visitors with directions and questions, and communicate clearly with staff and partners. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, and integrity to a people-first team that works together to deliver an outstanding experience.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.91 / 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 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 guests, staff, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a cultural institution setting.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols of galleries, exhibit spaces, offices, loading areas, and perimeter routes, noting and reporting unusual activity, hazards, and/or policy concerns.
• Monitor access points and interior areas, verify credentials as required, and help to deter unauthorized entry and/or restricted-area access.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including guest assistance, policy guidance, and coordination with site leadership and/or public responders as needed.
• Complete detailed reports and logs, communicate observations to the appropriate contacts, and use surveillance and/or communications equipment in support of assigned post duties.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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