Security Officer Badge Validation

Allied Universal • Cowpens, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Badge Validation in Cowpens, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal at a busy retail location where you will help manage access control, monitor activity, and support a welcoming environment for shoppers, visitors, and staff. This role combines visible presence, routine patrols, and strong communication to help address security-related concerns. Guided by teamwork, integrity, and a people-first culture, you will play an important part in daily operations while delivering dependable customer service.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify visitor, vendor, and associate access as directed, and document arrivals, departures, and unusual activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to site contacts and/or emergency services when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the sales floor, stock areas, exterior doors, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity.
• Support loss prevention and other security-related operations by reporting policy violations, assisting with crowd and line management, and maintaining clear communication with store leadership and Allied Universal teams.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED