Security Officer Part Time - Unarmed

Allied Universal • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

As a part-time, unarmed Security Officer at a logistics and distribution location in Charleston, South Carolina, you will help maintain a secure environment by verifying credentials, monitoring entry and exit points, documenting activity, and providing customer service. You will maintain a professional presence, communicate clearly with visitors and team members, and help deter security-related incidents. The scheduled hours are Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM. The pay rate is $18.54 per hour.

The site has limited on-site facilities, including portable toilets and rustic guard shacks. Applicants are subject to a background investigation and drug screen as permitted by law. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local regulations. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions.

Allied Universal describes its workplace as dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative, with values including agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity.

Requirements

• At least one year of security-related experience.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, consistent with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor and control facility access by verifying credentials, managing visitor entry, and maintaining accurate access records.
• Observe incoming and outgoing vehicle, employee, visitor, and delivery activity in accordance with site procedures, and report unusual activity to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly, following established escalation and reporting procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, loading docks, business areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and team members.

Benefits

• Paid training and career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan participation.
• Employee discounts through the Perks Program.
• Schedules that fit personal life goals.
• Health insurance and 401(k) plans are offered for full-time positions; this role is part-time.

What This Job Offers

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