Security Officer - University Relief Officers

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 - Education Relief Officer in Pittsburgh, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Screener with Allied Universal at a busy education location, you will welcome students, staff, and visitors while supporting access control and security-related screening at key entry points. You will check credentials, observe activity, communicate clearly, and report concerns using proven procedures and innovative tools. Join a caring, people-first team that is agile, reliable, and driven by integrity, where teamwork helps create a professional and positive campus experience.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.75 / 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 students, faculty, staff, and visitors by following site-specific security-related procedures, campus policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Screen individuals entering assigned campus facilities by checking identification, verifying authorization, and conducting bag and/or package inspections in accordance with posted guidelines and local requirements.
• Monitor access points, queues, and entry lanes, reporting unusual activity, prohibited items, and/or policy concerns to site leadership and appropriate campus contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, assisting with de-escalation and documenting actions taken per post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of nearby entrances, common areas, and the facility perimeter as assigned, noting hazards, maintenance issues, and/or policy violations and reporting them through approved channels.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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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