Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Access Gate Attendant in Cheyney, PA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal in an education location where you will help manage access control, monitor assigned areas, and conduct routine patrols to help support a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role blends strong customer service, clear communication, and visible presence with a caring, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.95 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed11:00 PM - 07:00 AMThur11:00 PM - 07:00 AMFri11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSat11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at an educational location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and/or credentials, and help to deter unauthorized access to buildings, offices, residence areas, and/or campus facilities.
• Respond to incidents, policy violations, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with campus staff, visitors, and/or local responders as needed.
• Document visitor activity, access-related incidents, and/or unusual conditions in required logs and reports, following Allied Universal and site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around assigned buildings and perimeter areas to observe conditions, report concerns, and support security-related operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

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.

Closing

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:

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit:

Requisition ID

2026-1631923

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Shift work

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