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 - Gate Screening Driver in Ridgeville, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Allied Universal Officer at a government facility, you will staff an access control post, greet staff and visitors, verify identification, manage entry and exit points, and document incidents and/or concerns. You will maintain a visible presence, support security-related protocols, and communicate clearly with site leadership and the public. This is a driving post. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity and a caring culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / 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 clients and visitors by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Control access at designated entry points by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials as directed, screening authorized property, and maintaining entry and exit logs.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, radios, and/or access control systems; report irregular activity and communicate updates to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalating conflicts when appropriate and requesting additional assistance as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, interior spaces, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized access, policy violations, and/or property damage.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• COLA: DPSS/DHS – Tuberculosis test/MMR vaccinations.
• A minimum of 6+ months of security-related experience is required.
• Applicants must be 21+ years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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.

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.