Security Officer Armed - College Access

Alliedbarton Security Services; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial benefits

Exclusive perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is looking for an Armed Security Officer at a college campus in North Charleston, SC. You will monitor campuses, deter incidents, and foster a safe, welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities include patrols, access control, incident reporting, and maintaining a professional armed presence in compliance with laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff and visitors as part of security procedures.
• Respond to incidents and alarms following campus protocols.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of campus buildings, parking, walkways and perimeter areas.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity; document incidents clearly.
• Maintain a professional armed presence compliant with laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures and campus protocols.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access concerns and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of campus buildings, parking areas, walkways, and perimeter locations.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, report unusual conditions, and document incidents and patrols.
• Maintain a professional armed presence while complying with laws, licensing requirements, and site-specific procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Education

Armed Guard Card or License

DD214 with Honorable Discharge

Associate Degree or 60 College Credits

Police Academy Certificate

Corrections Academy Certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 Armed - College Access in North Charleston, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at an educational location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond professionally to evolving situations. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.75 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeMon07:30 AM - 03:30 PMTue07:30 AM - 03:30 PMWed07:30 AM - 03:30 PMThur07:30 AM - 03:30 PM Sat07:30 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established campus protocols.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of campus buildings, parking areas, walkways, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, report unusual conditions, and maintain clear, accurate documentation of incidents and patrol activities.
• Maintain a professional armed presence while complying with applicable laws, licensing requirements, company policies, and site-specific procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an Armed Guard Card or License.
• Possess a DD214 with an Honorable Discharge, an Associate Degree or 60 College Credits, a Police Academy Certificate, or a Corrections Academy Certificate.
• Customer Service Experience is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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: www.aus.com.