Security Officer Full Time - Entrance Verification

Allied Universal; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Career growth opportunities

Training programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer for full-time entrance verification at our West Columbia, SC location. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, and maintain a welcoming, secure environment for employees and visitors.

Responsibilities include monitoring access, patrolling areas, and delivering excellent customer service while adhering to site policies and emergency procedures. This role requires 18+ years (21+ for armed) and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Experience with access control and badge procedures.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to drivers, visitors, and employees while enforcing site policies and emergency procedures.
• Monitor entry points, verify credentials, control access for people and vehicles, and maintain visitor records.
• Assist with managing traffic at entry points according to site procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents and communicate observations to site leadership.
• Conduct regular patrols of access areas and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Access control experience

Customer service experience

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 Security Officer Full Time - Entrance Verificationin West Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a dynamic logistics and distribution location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. You will conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help deter incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teamwork and integrity put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $14.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue12:00 AM - 08:00 AMWed12:00 AM - 08:00 AMThur12:00 AM - 08:00 AMFri08:00 AM - 04:00 PMSat08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to drivers, visitors, and employees while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and authorization, control entry and exit for personnel and vehicles, and maintain accurate visitor and access records.
• Assist with managing truck, trailer, and delivery traffic at designated entry points in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; communicate observations to appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access areas, loading zones, parking areas, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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.