Security Officer – Access Verification

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Officer – Access Verification in Columbia, SC. This part-time role involves protecting clients across industries, verifying credentials, patrolling, and providing exceptional service at a chemical manufacturing site.

Responsibilities include managing access points, documenting entries, responding to incidents, and maintaining logs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screen required by employment policy.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

Computer/tablet use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Badge access systems

Job description

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.

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. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity guide our caring, people-first culture.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time

Sat07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Sun07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

Minimum 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.
• 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...

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 .

Job ID: 2026-1672990

Location: United States-South Carolina-Columbia

Job Category: Security Officer, Part Time Security