Armed Security Officer - Flexible Part-Time Patrol

Allied Universal; York (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth

Smart Tools

Benefits

Employee Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in York, SC is hiring a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed X Ray Patrol to provide armed security at a government location. The role offers fixed shifts with the option to pick up additional shifts through the scheduling platform.

The position emphasizes flexible scheduling, opportunity to gain experience, and potential path to full-time roles through paid training. A valid armed guard card/license and prior security experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of armed security‑related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• Armed guard card/license is preferred.
• Be at least 21 years old for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and members of the public while carrying out site‑specific procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a government law‑enforcement location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to help identify and report suspicious activity, hazards, and policy violations.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, following established protocols and coordinating with appropriate personnel.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as assigned, and document visitor activity, incidents, observations, and required reports accurately.
• Carry and maintain authorized equipment in accordance with Allied Universal policies, applicable laws, and site‑specific requirements.

Skills

Armed security experience

Customer service

X-ray screening

Access control experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal in York, SC is hiring a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed X Ray Patrol to provide armed security at a government location. The role offers fixed shifts with the option to pick up additional shifts through the scheduling platform.

The position emphasizes flexible scheduling, opportunity to gain experience, and potential path to full-time roles through paid training. A valid armed guard card/license and prior security experience are preferred.