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Security Professional - Academic Site Front Desk - Overnight

Allied Universal
Philadelphia, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2025
💰 $32,000/yr

About the role

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more for most full-time positions!

Job Description

As a Security Professional - Academic Site Front Desk - Overnight in Philadelphia, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education and more .

As a Front Desk Security Professional with Allied Universal at an educational location, you will be the first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors. Your primary responsibilities will include monitoring access, verifying credentials, and assisting with visitor management to help maintain a secure environment. You will play a key role in helping to deter security-related incidents by maintaining a visible presence and providing exceptional customer service. This position offers the opportunity to interact with a diverse community, respond to inquiries, and support the overall campus experience. At Allied Universal, we value agility, reliability, and innovation, and we are committed to a caring culture that puts people first. Join our team and contribute to a collaborative environment where integrity and teamwork are at the core of everything we do.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue10:00 PM - 06:00 AMWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMFri10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

  • Use our proprietary scheduling platform to claim open shifts at client sites
  • Support operations across a range of environments including commercial real estate, healthcare, and education
  • Receive site-specific training and guidance from experienced teams
  • Deliver consistent, professional security presence and customer service
  • Be ready to fill in at short notice when urgent needs arise

Responsibilities:

  • Provide customer service to clients, students, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies at the front desk.
  • Monitor access to the location, verifying identification and/or credentials as required.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols.
  • Maintain a visible presence at the front desk to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or entry.
  • Document and report security-related incidents, unusual activity, and/or emergencies according to site procedures.
  • Assist with visitor management, including logging guests and providing directions or information as needed.
  • Support emergency response activities when appropriate, coordinating with Allied Universal management and local authorities as directed.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Availability across various days and shifts
  • Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
  • A desire to gain broad experience and grow within the company
  • Interest in transitioning into full-time roles when available

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must have 1 or more years of law enforcement experience, or 2 or more years of security supervisor or manager experience, or 3 or more years of security-related experience.
  • Access control and badge experience is preferred.
  • Customer service experience is preferred.
  • Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 or more 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.

Why Join Us:

  • Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.
  • Career Growth: Clear path to full-time roles and ongoing advancem

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