Security Officer - Armed

Allied Universal • North Charleston, SC

7h

About The Position

As an Armed Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in industries including commercial real estate, healthcare, education, and government. You will provide customer service while carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities. You will respond calmly and work to solve incidents and critical situations, and conduct regular and random patrols around the business and its perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or have 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Undergo a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Undergo a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security and safety training programs.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• A valid driver's license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out safety and security procedures and site-specific policies, and participate in emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Eligible for the company's retirement plans; 401(k) plans are listed for full-time positions.
• Schedules that fit personal life goals.
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts through the company's perks program.

What This Job Offers

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