Security Officer Armed Access Response

Allied Universal•Anderson, SC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Armed Access Response Security Officer in Anderson, South Carolina. The officer will serve and safeguard clients by monitoring and patrolling assigned areas, maintaining a visible security presence, supporting access control, responding to incidents, providing customer service, and documenting observations and activities. The role includes regular and random armed patrols around the business and its perimeter, with attention to unusual activity, access points, restricted areas, and site conditions. Officers follow site-specific policies and post orders and may conduct emergency response activities when appropriate. The schedule is Monday through Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Pay is $17.00 per hour. Applicants must have an armed guard card or license, at least six months of relevant armed security, law enforcement, or military experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be at least 21 years old for armed roles. Employment is conditional on background investigation and drug screening, as applicable by law, and participation in industry-specific security training programs.

Requirements

Possess an armed guard card or license.
Have at least 6 months of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Licensing requirements may apply before employment, subject to state and local laws and regulations.
A valid driver's license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations using a problem-solving approach.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols around the business and perimeter, monitor for unusual activity, and report observations.
Maintain awareness of access points, restricted areas, and site conditions while following applicable post orders.
Document incidents, patrol activities, and other security-related matters according to site procedures.