Security Officer Property Access

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.

About the role

As an Access Control Officer at a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location in West Columbia, SC, you will help manage entry points, verify access credentials, monitor alarm panels, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly, and use technology to document security-related activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, maintain visitor logs, and direct guests in accordance with established procedures.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to appropriate site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entrances, lobbies, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual activity or conditions.
• Maintain accurate activity reports and communicate security-related observations, incidents, and policy concerns in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Have at least two years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• 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.

Pay

$17.51 / hour

Schedule

• Monday: 09:45 PM - 05:45 AM
• Tuesday: 09:45 PM - 05:45 AM
• Wednesday: 09:45 PM - 05:45 AM
• Thursday: 09:45 PM - 05:45 AM
• Friday: 09:45 PM - 05:45 AM

Benefits

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.