Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Access Control

Allied Universal • Central, SC

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Enhanced Security Officer for an assigned site in Central, South Carolina. The position provides reliable, consistent anchor-shift hours, with the option to claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform. The designated weekly shift requires a six-month commitment. Additional shifts may provide an opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week, with flexibility to scale back. The listed pay rate is $17.00 per hour.

The officer provides customer service and carries out site-specific security procedures, access-control policies, and emergency-response activities. Duties include monitoring entry and exit points, checking credentials, maintaining visitor and contractor logs, patrolling assigned areas, responding to incidents and alarms, and communicating relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

The position requires a valid driver’s license in accordance with company policy, although a license is required for driving positions only. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet the minimum age requirement: 18 for unarmed roles or 21 for armed roles. Applicants are subject to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local law.

Allied Universal describes flexible scheduling, paid training and career-growth opportunities, and employee discounts. Benefits listed include medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance; seven holidays paid at time and a half if worked; and 40 hours of vacation after one year at eligible work assignments. The posting also notes that health insurance and 401(k) plans are for full-time positions.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements; a license is required for driving positions only.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or 21 years old for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access-control and badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors while carrying out site-specific security procedures, access-control policies, and emergency-response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorization, maintain visitor and contractor logs, and help control access to restricted operational areas.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations in accordance with site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, access points, parking areas, and the facility perimeter, reporting unusual conditions or policy concerns.
• Maintain accurate access-control records and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D coverage.
• Retirement plans; the posting specifically mentions 401(k) plans for full-time positions.
• Disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts through the company perks program.
• Ongoing paid training programs and career-growth opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling and access to a scheduling platform for viewing and claiming shifts.

What This Job Offers

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