Security Officer - General Duty

Alliedbarton Security Services; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Paid training

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, is seeking a Security Officer - General Duty to protect clients across industries at an automotive location. You will verify badges, monitor access, respond to alarms, and deliver professional customer service while maintaining a visible presence.

Join a team guided by integrity and teamwork. The role is full-time with day-to-evening shifts and a starting pay of $15.00 per hour. Allied Universal emphasizes growth, training, and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of security-related experience required.
• Experience with alarm panels is preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background investigation required by federal/state/local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply depending on state/local laws.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, drivers, and vendors by following site-specific security procedures.
• Monitor and control access to facility entrances, gates, and restricted areas by verifying credentials.
• Observe traffic and report unauthorized access attempts and policy violations.
• Respond to incidents calmly and notify site contacts and emergency responders.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, parking, loading zones, and perimeter areas to deter incidents.

Skills

Customer service

Observation and reporting

Access control

Alarm monitoring

Security equipment familiar

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 - General Duty in WEST COLUMBIA, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Auto, and more. As an Access Control Officer at an automotive location, you will manage entry points, verify badges and visitor credentials, monitor access activity, and respond to alarms or access-related concerns. You will maintain a professional, visible presence, help to deter incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue04:00 PM - 12:00 AMWed04:00 PM - 12:00 AMThur04:00 PM - 12:00 AMSat08:00 AM - 04:00 PMSun08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, drivers, and vendors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access control policies, and emergency response activities at an automotive operations location.
• Monitor and control access to facility entrances, gates, and restricted areas by verifying credentials, maintaining visitor and vehicle entry records, and directing authorized personnel to appropriate locations.
• Observe incoming and outgoing vehicle, trailer, and pedestrian traffic; report unauthorized access attempts, suspicious activity, and policy violations according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, loading zones, business facilities, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Experience with alarm panels is preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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…

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.