Security Officer Part Time Access

Allied Universal • North Charleston, SC

21h • 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 Part Time Access in Charleston, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, 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. As an Access Control Officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will help maintain a secure environment by managing site entry, verifying credentials, issuing badges, monitoring access points, and conducting routine patrols. You will remain visible to help deter incidents while delivering professional customer service and clear communication. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where caring, teamwork, and integrity guide every security-related responsibility.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and/or delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a chemical and petrochemical manufacturing location.
• Monitor and control access to the location by verifying credentials, issuing visitor badges, maintaining visitor and contractor logs, and directing authorized personnel to designated areas.
• Respond to access-control alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures and promptly communicating concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, perimeter areas, parking locations, and other designated areas to identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.
• Maintain accurate security-related records, including access activity, incident reports, shift logs, and equipment concerns, while supporting a professional and service-oriented environment.

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…

What This Job Offers

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