Security Officer Part Time - Access Control

Allied Universal; Cowpens (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part Time Security Officer - Access Control in Cowpens, SC to safeguard clients across retail locations and more. You will manage entry points, verify authorized access, and provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a visible, reassuring presence.

As a part-time position, you can build a schedule that fits your life. The role includes per-shift responsibilities, shifts posted on our platform, and opportunities to grow within a leading security services

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as per federal, state and local laws.
• Background histories considered in compliance with laws.
• Drug screen as permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements per state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and staff by following access-control procedures.
• Monitor entry/exit points and verify authorized access; log visitors and contractors.
• Respond to incidents calmly and communicate with site contacts and responders.
• Conduct regular/patrols of retail areas and perimeters to deter unauthorized activity.
• Report access-control concerns and incidents using required documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Claim a Shift platform

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 Part Time - Access Control in Cowpens, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Officer at a retail location, you will manage entry points, verify authorized access, monitor activity, and provide outstanding customer service to shoppers, visitors, and team members. Your visible presence will help deter security-related incidents while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, and innovative team works with integrity and a caring, people-first culture.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $15.88 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Tue 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and store personnel by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorized access, and maintain visitor and contractor logs in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicating relevant information to site contacts and emergency responders as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of retail areas, receiving locations, employee entrances, parking areas, and the surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Report access-control concerns, suspicious activity, and security-related incidents using required documentation and communication procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.