Security Officer Part Time - Retail Store

Allied Universal • Cowpens, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Part Time - Retail Store 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. As an Access Control Officer at a retail location, you will help maintain a welcoming environment by monitoring access points, verifying credentials, managing visitor entry, and responding to security-related concerns. Your visible presence and customer-focused communication will help deter incidents while supporting shoppers, employees, and vendors. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide every shift.

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 to retail store associates, customers, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor and control access points for associates, vendors, delivery personnel, and visitors in accordance with site procedures.
• Verify credentials, maintain visitor and delivery records, and communicate access concerns to appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and actions taken according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access areas, the store, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and report unusual activity.

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