Security Officer - Defense Gate Patrol

Overview

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.
Job Description

As a Security Officer - Defense Gate Patrol in North Charleston, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. Join Allied Universal at a leading aero and defense location where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will communicate clearly with employees and visitors, document key observations, and respond to situations with professionalism and care. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset as you support a people-first culture built on teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:
DayTimeWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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 clients at an aerospace and defense location by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as directed.
• Control access to restricted areas by verifying identification, issuing and collecting visitor credentials, and documenting entries and exits per site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying site contacts and emergency services as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, production areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized activity and to identify irregular conditions.
• Complete detailed reports of incidents, patrol activities, and policy violations, and communicate relevant information to supervisors and/or site representatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• 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.

Closing

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.

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Requisition ID

2026-1526855