Security Officer Full Time - Entry Verification

Allied Universal; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Ongoing paid training

Employee discounts through perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer in North Charleston, SC for full-time entry verification. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, and provide quality customer service to employees, visitors, and drivers at a logistics site.

The role requires at least 1 year of security experience, basic computer use, and a high school diploma. Training is provided; background checks and drug screening are required by law.

Qualifications

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.
• Licensing requirements may be required; driver's license for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, drivers, visitors, and vendors at a logistics site.
• Monitor and control access points, verify IDs, issue visitor credentials, maintain records.
• Screen trucks, trailers, and personnel according to site procedures to deter incidents.
• Respond calmly to alarms and incidents, notify site contacts and responders as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, parking areas, and the facility perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Security experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

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 Full Time - Entry Verification in North Charleston, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a logistics and distribution location, you will help manage entry and exit points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and support a welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and drivers. You will provide strong customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns while helping to deter incidents. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where caring, integrity, and teamwork come first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon10:00 PM - 06:00 AMTue10:00 PM - 06:00 AMWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, drivers, visitors, and vendors at a logistics and distribution location by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor and control access points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor, vehicle, and delivery records.
• Screen incoming and outgoing trucks, trailers, and personnel in accordance with established site procedures, helping to deter unauthorized access and loss-related activity.
• Respond to access-control alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, shipping and receiving areas, and the facility perimeter; document observations and report security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Have customer service experience preferred.
• 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...

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.