Government & public safety jobs in the United States

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Counted Oct 27, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 40,585
Employers: 8,240

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour: $21.17Across 23,794 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $78,889Across 2,117 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $7,322Across 345 listings
Average starting payUSD / day: $343Across 13 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 1%303 listings
Hybrid: <1%197 listings
On-site: 6%2,400 listings

Not specified: 93% (37,685 listings)

Employers hiring include Allied Universal (12,751), Walmart (887), Securitas Security Services (778).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Government & public safety jobs in the United States

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Allied Universal

Security Officer Full Time Response - Overnight

Greenville, SC, United States

$17.51 USD / hour · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $17.51 USD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 21, 2026

Original job description

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 Full Time Response - Overnight in Greenville, SC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As a Security Officer in a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will deliver exceptional customer service, communicate professionally with employees and visitors, and support a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, integrity, and a people-first culture guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.51 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time

Mon10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Tue10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Wed10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Thur10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Sun10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel at a technology-focused location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
Monitor access points, visitor activity, and deliveries in accordance with site requirements; verify credentials and direct individuals to appropriate areas as needed.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; document observations and notify appropriate personnel according to established procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols of the business, perimeter, parking areas, and other designated locations to help identify and report unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and policy violations.
Complete accurate activity reports, incident documentation, and shift communications while maintaining a professional presence in a dynamic technology environment.

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.

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.

BENEFITS:

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…

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: 2026-1712895

Location: United States-South Carolina-Greenville

Job Category: Security Officer

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Skills

Customer service
Communicate with customers
Emergency response
Problem solving
Documentation
Valid driver's licence

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