Security Officer Full Time - Overnight

Allied Universal; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for a full-time overnight shift in West Columbia, SC. You will protect client locations, manage entry points, verify credentials, and deliver strong customer service to employees, visitors, and drivers.

The role emphasizes access control, incident response, and regular site patrols within a busy logistics setting, with opportunities to grow within a large security services organization known for a caring culture and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control/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 all federal, state, and local 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to drivers, visitors, and/or employees by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor and document the entry and exit of authorized vehicles, personnel, visitors, and deliveries in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify credentials, maintain visitor and driver logs, issue access credentials as directed, and report access discrepancies to appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking locations, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Access control/badge experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Full Time - Overnight in 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 busy logistics and distribution location, you will help manage site entry, verify credentials, issue badges, and support a secure environment for employees, visitors, and deliveries. You will maintain a visible presence, provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly, and help deter security-related incidents. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where caring culture, innovation, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $14.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Tue 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Wed 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Thur 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Sun 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to drivers, visitors, and/or employees by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor and document the entry and exit of authorized vehicles, personnel, visitors, and deliveries in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify credentials, maintain visitor and driver logs, issue access credentials as directed, and report access discrepancies to appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking locations, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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 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.