Security Officer - General Duty

Alliedbarton Security Services; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid training and career growth

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer - General Duty in Spartanburg, SC. You will safeguard clients across multiple industries, performing routine patrols, monitoring access points, and delivering strong customer service in a technology-focused environment.

This full-time role requires 18+ (21+ for armed) and a high school diploma, with background checks and a drug screen as part of employment. CPR/First Aid and badge experience are preferred assets.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and perform security-related procedures at a technology-focused site.
• Respond to incidents calmly and escalate as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols of the facility and perimeter.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials per site procedures.
• Communicate professionally with staff, visitors, and responders.

Skills

Customer service

Computer use

CPR/First Aid

Access control

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 Spartanburg, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As a Security Officer with Allied Universal, you will monitor and patrol a technology-focused location, helping to maintain a secure environment for employees, visitors, and operations. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, support access control activities, and deliver outstanding customer service. Join an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.51 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon10:00 PM - 06:00 AMTue10:00 PM - 06:00 AMWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMFri10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology, media, and telecommunications location.
• Respond to incidents, access-related concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating issues according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, business areas, and perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and policy violations.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify credentials as directed by site procedures, and maintain accurate incident and activity documentation.
• Communicate professionally with employees, visitors, contractors, and emergency responders while supporting site-specific security-related operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• At this site, there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience 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.

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