Security Officer - On Call (Part-time) Lawrenceville/Pittsburgh, PA.

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania

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Pittsburgh, PA, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one, and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies”.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities from entry-level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields. Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how.

As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for guarding, patrolling and monitoring the premises and individuals on the premises to provide a safe and secure environment to our employers and visitors. 

Duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
  • Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
  • Provide customer service by answering telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information.
  • Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
  • Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.

Travel: None required. 

Schedule: (On-Call) Monday - Friday (6:45am -7:00pm) Schedule may vary depending on department needs.

External Hiring Range:  $12.00/hour

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 2 years' experience in the security field required. OR
  • Trade School Degree (Security, or related field) AND 1 year of experience in the security field required. OR
  • Associates' Degree (Security, or related field) AND no experience required. 

REQUIRED CLEARANCES, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Candidates are expected to provide current valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH)

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About this role

Summary

Patrols premises, monitors security, provides customer service, writes reports, enforces rules.

Job title

Security Officer - On Call (Part-time)

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

nonprofit

Location requirements

Pittsburgh, PA; remote work not allowed

Salary

External Hiring Range: $12.00/hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

clearancessecurity experiencereport writing

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

patrollingmonitoringsecurity
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

On-site City