Security Officer Armed - Site Access

AUS; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer in Greenville, SC to protect a leading aerospace and defense site. You will monitor access points, patrol restricted areas, and maintain a visible security presence to deter incidents while delivering professional customer service.

This full-time post requires a valid armed guard card, 3+ years of security experience, and compliance with background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Valid armed guard card or license.
• 3+ years of security-related experience or related military/law enforcement.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors at an aerospace and defense site.
• Respond to incidents and alarms following escalation protocols.
• Conduct armed patrols of buildings, restricted areas, and perimeters.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials; document activity.
• Maintain armed post readiness and report incidents to leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge experience

Armed post readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Armed guard license

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 - Site Access in Greenville, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at a leading aerospace and defense location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, support access control, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. This driving post offers the opportunity to apply your professionalism, sound judgment, and integrity while collaborating with a reliable, innovative Allied Universal team that puts people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon06:00 AM - 02:00 PMThur06:00 AM - 02:00 PMFri06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSat06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors at an aerospace and defense location by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and reporting protocols.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, restricted areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, and document visitor, contractor, and vehicle activity in accordance with site requirements.
• Maintain required armed post readiness, complete accurate activity and incident reports, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a valid armed guard card or license.
• Have at least 3 years of security-related experience, or law enforcement, military police, or military experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience 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.

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: www.aus.com/offices.