Government Center Security Guard - Badge Verification

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Employee discounts through perks

Job summary

All Allied Universal is seeking a Government Center Security Guard - Badge Verification in Columbia, SC. This part-time role offers flexible daytime and nighttime shifts via the Claim a Shift platform.

You will provide customer service, manage access control, respond to incidents, and patrol assigned areas to deter security risks while supporting client policies. All applicants undergo background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of security-related experience.
• Access control/badge experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screen per company policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service while carrying out security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents calmly and solve problems as they arise.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols and monitor access points.

Skills

Security experience

Access control/badge experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Government Center Security Guard - Badge Verification in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. 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 Unarmed Security Officer, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintaining a visible presence that helps deter security-related incidents. You will support access control activities, respond to routine concerns, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, where integrity and teamwork guide every interaction.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.95 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon05:45 PM - 06:00 AMSat05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.


• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.


• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols around the business and perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.


• Access control/badge 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.


• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.


• 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…

Closing

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.