Security Officer - Access Verification

About the role

As a Security Officer - Access Verification in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform.

As an Access Control Officer at a chemical/petrochemical location, you will help manage site entry, verify credentials, monitor access points, and respond to security-related concerns. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel while carrying out site-specific procedures and security-related policies at a chemical manufacturing location.
• Monitor and control access points by verifying credentials, documenting visitor and contractor entry, issuing access materials, and following established entry procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access areas, business operations, parking areas, and perimeter locations, reporting unusual conditions and potential hazards.
• Maintain accurate activity logs, access-control records, and incident documentation in accordance with site requirements and Allied Universal procedures.

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel 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.
• 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.

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…

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Schedule: Day Time, Saturday 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM, Sunday 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM