Security Officer Full Time Armed Patrol

Allied Universal•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time armed Security Officer to support an aerospace and defense location in Greenville, South Carolina. The officer will safeguard the site by patrolling assigned areas, managing access control, helping deter incidents through a visible presence, and providing customer service and clear communication to personnel, visitors, and contractors. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and pays $25.00 per hour. The role requires a valid armed guard card or license, at least three years of relevant security, law enforcement, military police, or military experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be at least 21 years old for this armed role. Employment is contingent on a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Industry-specific security training is required.

Requirements

Possess a valid armed guard card or license.
Have at least 3 years of security-related, law enforcement, military police, 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors while following site-specific security procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency-response activities.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols of facilities, restricted areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations to identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and policy violations.
Monitor entry and exit points and verify credentials and authorization.
Maintain visitor, vehicle, and incident documentation in accordance with site procedures.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and professionally, coordinating with site contacts and emergency responders as appropriate.
Maintain readiness and responsible control of assigned equipment, including firearms, in accordance with applicable laws, training requirements, and Allied Universal policies.