Security Officer Full Time Access Screening

Allied Universal • Ladson, SC

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Security Officer to provide access screening at a logistics and distribution location in Ladson, South Carolina. The officer supports a secure environment by screening people and items, monitoring access points, and reporting security concerns. The role also involves providing customer service and following site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities.

The position pays $18.47 per hour. The listed schedule is Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Applicants must be at least 18 for unarmed roles (or 21 or older for armed roles) and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is subject to a background investigation and drug screen, as permitted by law. State or local licensing may be required before employment.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and drivers by following site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and applicable emergency response activities.
• Screen employees, visitors, contractors, packages, and deliveries entering and exiting the location according to established procedures.
• Verify identification, credentials, shipping documentation, and access authorization for personnel and vehicles entering restricted areas.
• Monitor entry points, loading areas, and screening equipment, and report suspicious activity, policy violations, and security concerns to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations using problem-solving skills.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and the perimeter.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan, including 401(k) plans for full-time positions.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid training.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts through the Perks Program.
• Access to technology for viewing and claiming additional shifts.
• Schedules described as fitting personal life goals.

What This Job Offers

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