Access Control & Security Officer – Patrol & Service

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Paid training

Perks program discounts

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Security Officer General Duty to monitor entry points, verify credentials, and assist tenants and visitors while maintaining safety and service quality. The role involves patrolling facilities, operating access-control systems, and responding calmly to incidents.

The position is full-time with pay rate $17.32 per hour, offering benefits and opportunities for career growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ 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 applicable laws.
• A drug screen is required as a condition of employment.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and/or property management personnel by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, maintain visitor records, and direct guests in accordance with commercial property procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document activities as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of building entrances, lobbies, common areas, parking facilities, and the property perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.
• Operate access-control systems, cameras, alarms, and communication equipment; report malfunctions, unusual conditions, and security-related concerns to Allied Universal supervision and/or site management.

Skills

Access control

Customer service

Security experience

Badge access

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Security Officer General Duty to monitor entry points, verify credentials, and assist tenants and visitors while maintaining safety and service quality. The role involves patrolling facilities, operating access-control systems, and responding calmly to incidents.

The position is full-time with pay rate $17.32 per hour, offering benefits and opportunities for career growth within a collaborative environment.