Security Officer – Armed Patrol Specialist

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

As a Security Officer – Armed Patrol Specialist in North Charleston, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as education, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at an education location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents, and respond to situations with calm, professional communication. This role requires an Armed Guard Card or License and offers a chance to deliver supportive customer service while working with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, a people-first culture, and integrity.

position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by following site-specific procedures, access guidelines, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of campus buildings, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unwanted activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor and document security-related activity, including observing for suspicious behavior, unsecured doors, and unusual conditions, and report concerns through established channels.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with campus leadership and/or public responders as needed.
• Complete detailed incident reports, patrol logs, and shift documentation, and communicate key updates during shift briefings and/or post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a DD214 with Honorable Discharge or an Associates Degree or 60 college credits or a Police Academy Certificate or a Corrections Academy Certificate.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.