Security Officer - General Duty

Alliedbarton Security Services; Hanahan (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Ongoing training programs

Employee discounts through perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer - General Duty in Hanahan, SC to protect clients at a logistics and distribution site. You will monitor access points, verify credentials, and support badge processes while delivering friendly, professional customer service.

This full-time role requires basic security awareness, the ability to use computer or tablet systems, and the willingness to follow site protocols. The position offers benefits and opportunities for ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, drivers, and/or vendors at a logistics and distribution location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor and control access points, verify credentials, maintain visitor and driver entry records, and direct authorized personnel to designated areas.
• Observe inbound and outbound vehicle activity, support gate and trailer access procedures, and report irregularities according to site-specific protocols.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, promptly communicating with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking lots, and the business perimeter, documenting security-related observations and conditions.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge experience

Education

High school diploma

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 - General Duty in Hanahan, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a dynamic logistics and distribution location. You will manage access points, verify credentials, support badge processes, monitor assigned areas, and help to deter security-related incidents through a visible presence. Deliver outstanding customer service while using computer or tablet systems to communicate and document activity. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.55 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, drivers, and/or vendors at a logistics and distribution location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor and control access points, verify credentials, maintain visitor and driver entry records, and direct authorized personnel to designated areas.
• Observe inbound and outbound vehicle activity, support gate and trailer access procedures, and report irregularities according to site-specific protocols.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, promptly communicating with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking lots, and the business perimeter, documenting security-related observations and conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is 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.