Security Officer Clearance Required Reception

Allied Universal; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,237,000 - 81,496,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Ongoing paid training programs

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer Reception in North Charleston, SC. You will greet visitors, enforce access control, monitor activity, and coordinate with employees and vendors to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

This full-time position requires an active DoD Top Secret clearance, armed security or military experience, a Law Enforcement Officer License, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Minimum 1 year of armed security, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Must hold a Law Enforcement Officer License.
• Age 18+ (unarmed) or 21+ (armed) per role.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• License requirements vary by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and guests by carrying out security procedures and site policies.
• Greet visitors, verify access credentials, issue badges, and direct guests as required.
• Monitor access, maintain logs, and report unusual activity to site contacts and leadership.
• Respond to incidents calmly and follow escalation and emergency procedures.
• Answer phones and support reception-related administrative tasks with building management and service providers.

Skills

Front desk presence

Customer service

Communication

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma

Law Enforcement Officer License

Job description

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 Clearance Required Reception in North Charleston, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer in a technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will serve as a welcoming, highly visible presence, support access control, monitor activity, and communicate professionally with employees, visitors, and stakeholders. You will help maintain a secure environment through attentive service and timely reporting of security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity put people first.

Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $24.72 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 11:59 PM - 08:00 AM
• Tue: 11:59 PM - 08:00 AM
• Wed: 11:59 PM - 08:00 AM
• Thur: 11:59 PM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and guests at a technology, media, and telecommunications office location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Serve as a professional front desk presence by greeting visitors, verifying access credentials, issuing visitor badges, and directing guests in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor access to the facility, maintain visitor and contractor logs, and communicate access concerns or unusual activity to appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and emergency response procedures.
• Answer phones and support reception-related administrative tasks, including coordinating with building management, employees, and authorized service providers as needed.

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.
• 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.

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…

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.