Security Officer

Alliedbarton Security Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Holidays pay

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Security Officer to protect clients across industries including commercial real estate, healthcare, education and government. You will provide customer service, conduct patrols, enforce site policies, and respond to incidents calmly and effectively in a variety of client environments.

A HS diploma or 5 years of verifiable experience is required, with background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to follow procedures and policies.
• Strong observation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients and enforce safety procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and effectively.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around client sites.

Skills

Customer service

Observation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Company 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 Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security 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 patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

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, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universalwill 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

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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