Security Officer Security Clearance Front Desk

Allied Universal; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer with clearance for a Front Desk role in North Charleston, SC. You will welcome visitors, manage access procedures, monitor entry activity, and deliver exceptional customer service while upholding security policies in a technology/telecom location.

Position is full-time with a pay rate of $24.72 per hour. Work schedule includes Mon, Sat, Sun shifts, providing a structured front desk presence in a busy facility.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance required.
• At least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• At least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Possess a Law Enforcement Officer License.
• Age 21+ for armed roles; 18+ for unarmed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by federal/state/local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors at the front desk and verify identification and authorization.
• Monitor lobby activity and security systems; escalate issues per site procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents and contact appropriate site contacts or emergency responders as needed.
• Direct guests, contractors, and deliveries to deter unauthorized access and maintain a professional reception.

Skills

DoD Top Secret Clearance

Armed security experience

Law Enforcement Officer License

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Security Officer Security Clearance Front Desk

Job Locations

US-SC-North Charleston

Category

Security Officer Level

Workdays Available

Monday, Saturday, Sunday

Shifts Available

Morning, Afternoon

Business Unit

AUS

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 Security Clearance Front Desk 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 Professional supporting a technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will welcome visitors, manage access procedures, monitor entry activity, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Your visible presence will help deter security-related incidents while supporting a professional environment. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.72 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Mon 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Sat 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
• Sun 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service at a front desk within a technology, media, and telecommunications location by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and security-related policies.

• Greet visitors, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor and access records.
• Monitor lobby activity, incoming communications, and security-related systems, escalating unusual activity or access concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, including contacting appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders when needed.
• Support a professional reception environment by directing guests, contractors, and deliveries while helping to deter unauthorized access.

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...

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1678648