Security Officer Full Time Visitor Access

AUS; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Employee discounts

Paid training

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Visitor Access in Columbia, SC. You will greet guests, manage access control, issue visitor credentials, and support badge processes while maintaining a safe, professional environment.

You will monitor entry points, respond to incidents, and report concerns in a calm, service-oriented manner. This front-desk security role emphasizes customer service, clear communication, and teamwork within a welcoming workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply and may be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, verify visitor information, issue visitor credentials, and direct individuals to appropriate locations.
• Monitor entry points and visitor activity; report unusual activity or concerns.
• Respond to incidents calmly and document events as required.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs and front-desk documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk presence

Access control

Communication

Education

High school diploma

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 Visitor Access in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As a Front Desk Security Professional with Allied Universal, you will create a welcoming, professional first impression while supporting access control and badge processes. You will monitor visitor activity, communicate clearly with employees and guests, and help address security-related concerns. Join an agile, reliable, and innovative team where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.89 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
• Tue: 01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
• Wed: 01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
• Thur: 01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
• Fri: 01:00 PM - 07:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and vendors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control protocols, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Serve as a professional front-desk presence by greeting guests, verifying visitor information, issuing visitor credentials, and directing individuals to appropriate locations.
• Monitor entry points, visitor activity, and available communication systems; report unusual activity or concerns according to site-specific procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and documenting events as required.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs, package records, and other front-desk documentation while supporting a welcoming, orderly location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Customer service experience 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.

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.