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 Education Patrol** 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 at an educational location, you will conduct routine patrols, remain highly visible, and respond to incidents while delivering strong customer service. You will support a professional learning environment by helping to deter security-related concerns, documenting observations, and communicating clearly with staff, students, and visitors. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity and teamwork to every shift while using your armed guard card to support a reliable, people-first culture. **Position Type: Full Time** **Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour** **Job Schedule:** **Day** **Time** Mon07:30 AM - 03:30 PM Tue07:30 AM - 03:30 PM Wed07:30 AM - 03:30 PM Thur07:30 AM - 03:30 PM Sat07:30 AM - 02:00 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 students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within an educational location. + Maintain an armed post in accordance with site policies and applicable laws, including proper handling, retention, and storage requirements while on duty. + Control access to campus buildings and restricted areas by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials as required, and directing individuals to appropriate locations. + Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, parking areas, and the surrounding perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify unusual conditions. + Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical calls, disturbances, suspicious activity, and unauthorized persons. + Monitor cameras, alarms, and other security-related systems when assigned, and report observed issues to appropriate personnel. + Complete detailed reports and logs of patrol activity, incidents, and actions taken, and communicate status updates through the chain of command. + Support campus events and peak traffic periods by providing visible presence, assisting with crowd management, and coordinating with site contacts as needed. + Assist with access control during after-hours operations, including key control and/or escorting authorized personnel when required by post orders. + Interact professionally with local law enforcement, fire services, and emergency responders during incidents and provide requested information consistent with site policy. **Minimum Requirements:** + Possess an Armed Guard Card/License. + Be at least 21+ years of age. + Possess a DD214 with Honorable Discharge OR Associates Degree/60 College Credits OR Police Academy Certificate OR Corrections Academy Certificate. + CPR Certification is preferred. + Being comfortable using a computer or tablet 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 . **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 . **Job ID:** 2026-1519574 **Location:** United States-South Carolina-North Charleston **Job Category:** Security Officer, Armed Security