Security Officer Clearance Required Reception in North Charleston, SC
Job title from Allied Universal: Security Officer Clearance Required Reception
Source: Allied Universal job site (securitycareers-aus.icims.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Oct 21, 2026.
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License in South Carolina
To work as a security guard in South Carolina you need the Security Officer Registration Certificate, issued by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Private Security Services.
Minimum age: 18.
How the pay compares
This job pays USD 6.22 an hour more than the typical USD 18.50 an hour for security guard jobs in North Charleston, SC (13 jobs that list the pay).
This job pays USD 7.22 an hour more than the typical USD 17.50 an hour for security guard jobs in South Carolina (226 jobs that list the pay).
About Allied Universal here
Allied Universal has 14 more open security guard jobs in North Charleston, SC.
Typical pay at Allied Universal in South Carolina: USD 17.50 an hour (201 jobs that list the pay).
Job description from Allied Universal
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 Clearance Required Reception in North Charleston, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer in a technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will serve as a welcoming, highly visible presence, support access control, monitor activity, and communicate professionally with employees, visitors, and stakeholders. You will help maintain a secure environment through attentive service and timely reporting of security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity put people first.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $24.72 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon11:59 PM - 08:00 AMTue11:59 PM - 08:00 AMWed11:59 PM - 08:00 AMThur11:59 PM - 08:00 AMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and guests at a technology, media, and telecommunications office location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Serve as a professional front desk presence by greeting visitors, verifying access credentials, issuing visitor badges, and directing guests in accordance with site requirements.
- Monitor access to the facility, maintain visitor and contractor logs, and communicate access concerns or unusual activity to appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and emergency response procedures.
- Answer phones and support reception-related administrative tasks, including coordinating with building management, employees, and authorized service providers as needed.
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.
- 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.
- Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
- Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
- Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
- Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…
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.
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.
Requisition ID
2026-1689964Apply on the Allied Universal site
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