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Security Officer Armed Security Clearance

Allied Universal
Allied Universal Salary
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/21/2026

Security Officer Armed Security Clearance

North Charleston, South Carolina Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Morning, Afternoon Req ID: 2026-1637008 Work Days Available: Monday, Saturday, Sunday Date posted: 07/20/2026
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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 Security Clearance in North Charleston, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic tech and telecommunications location, where you will serve as the front desk presence, greet visitors, manage access, and support security-related operations through clear communication and professionalism. In this stationary role, you will help to maintain a welcoming environment while representing a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and committed to putting people first with integrity and teamwork.


Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.72 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTime
Mon04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sat08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Sun08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

What You'll Do:

  • Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control practices, visitor reception duties, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a front desk location.
  • Greet employees, guests, and vendors, verify credentials and/or visitor information, issue access materials as directed, and maintain front desk records in accordance with location policies.
  • Monitor entry points, phones, alarms, cameras, and other front desk systems, and report unusual activity, incidents, and/or maintenance concerns in a calm, problem-solving manner.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations with professionalism, notify appropriate personnel, and document security-related events, visitor activity, and/or policy exceptions clearly and accurately.
  • Support a professional lobby experience within a technology-focused location by answering routine questions, providing directions, and helping to deter unauthorized access through attentive front desk presence.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
  • Have at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
  • Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
  • Be 21 years of age.
  • Possess a law enforcement officer license.
  • 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.

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.



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.


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