Security Officer / Guard P/T/ Approx. 25 hours per week

Based in King of Prussia, Pa., AlliedBarton Security Services is the largest American-owned security officer services company in the United States. AlliedBarton has more than 38,000 employees in 60 offices serving more than 2,000 customers coast to coast, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. Established in 1957, AlliedBarton has developed enhanced expertise in a number of markets, including commercial real estate, higher education, healthcare, residential communities, manufacturing and distribution, financial institutions, shopping centers and other commercial facilities. Selected as one of Training magazine’s “Top 100” in 2006, AlliedBarton’s award-winning training focuses on preparing employees for many different situations while also readying them for future career advancement. AlliedBarton’s core purpose is to secure the people, homes and businesses of our communities. Using our core values of Growth, Responsibility, Empowerment, Achievement and Trust as guide, we dare our employees to be GREAT at everything they do every day.
At AlliedBarton, quality starts and ends with our Security Officers. It’s their professionalism; competence and commitment that make the difference. AlliedBarton’s Security Officers serve and secure the people; homes and businesses of our communities.Security Officer Quality Standards
An AlliedBarton Security Officer:
Comes to work; is on time and completes shift assignments (including overtime, if assigned).
Has a neat, professional appearance and comes to work in complete and clean assigned uniform.
Has a friendly and professional demeanor and provides quality customer service.
Is a good communicator (both verbal and written) and is capable of handling typical and crisis situations both efficiently and effectively.
Understands and successfully executes his/her post orders including enforcement of client and company policies, rules and regulations.Security Officer Basic Job Responsibilities:
Patrol facility or man post as instructed and serve as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; detect suspicious activities and watch for criminal acts or client rule infractions at or near assigned post which may be a threat to the property, client or employees at the site. Report all incidents, accidents or medical emergencies. Respond to emergencies, such as medical and bomb threats; and to alarms, such as fire and intrusion by following emergency response proceedings.Security Officer Basic Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age or older as required by applicable law or contractual requirements.
Must have a high school diploma or GED, or at least 10 years of verifiable employment history.
At least one verifiable employer.
No criminal convictions as specified under AlliedBarton guidelines.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing for the purpose of public interaction and report writing.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Negative result on pre-employment drug screen.
Successful completion of Allied’s Security Officer Basic Course exam.
Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard.
Neat and professional appearance.
Friendly and professional demeanor.
Ability to providing quality customer service.
Ability to handle typical and crisis situations efficiently and effectively at client site.
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We offer an attractive compensation package including competitive hourly wage, benefits, training and opportunities for advancement. AlliedBarton is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.