Security Officer Armed Security Clearance

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 Armed Security Clearance in North Charleston, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic tech and telecommunications location, where you will serve as the front desk presence, greet visitors, manage access, and support security-related operations through clear communication and professionalism. In this stationary role, you will help to maintain a welcoming environment while representing a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and committed to putting people first with integrity and teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.72 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control practices, visitor reception duties, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a front desk location.
• Greet employees, guests, and vendors, verify credentials and/or visitor information, issue access materials as directed, and maintain front desk records in accordance with location policies.
• Monitor entry points, phones, alarms, cameras, and other front desk systems, and report unusual activity, incidents, and/or maintenance concerns in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations with professionalism, notify appropriate personnel, and document security-related events, visitor activity, and/or policy exceptions clearly and accurately.
• Support a professional lobby experience within a technology-focused location by answering routine questions, providing directions, and helping to deter unauthorized access through attentive front desk presence.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Have at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Possess a law enforcement officer license.
• 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.

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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