Security Officer Armed - Site Access

Allied Universal•Greenville, SC

About The Position

As a Security Officer Armed - Site Access in Greenville, South Carolina, you will help safeguard an aerospace and defense location. This driving post involves monitoring and patrolling assigned areas, maintaining a visible presence to deter incidents, supporting access control, and providing customer service and communication. You will work with Allied Universal’s team and apply professionalism, sound judgment, and integrity. The role is full-time and pays $22.00 per hour. The scheduled shifts are Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Responsibilities include following site-specific security procedures, responding to incidents and alarms, conducting armed patrols, verifying credentials, documenting activity, and maintaining readiness and accurate reports. Applicants are subject to background investigation and, where permitted by law, drug screening, and must participate in industry-specific security training.

Requirements

Possess a valid armed guard card or license.
Have at least 3 years of security-related experience, or law enforcement, military police, or military experience.
Have a valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements; a valid license is required for driving positions.
Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience is preferred.
Access control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific security procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly, following established escalation and reporting protocols.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, restricted areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
Monitor access points, verify credentials, and document visitor, contractor, and vehicle activity in accordance with site requirements.
Maintain required armed-post readiness, complete accurate activity and incident reports, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.
Participate in industry-specific security training programs.