Security Officer Overnight – Perimeter Access

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Overnight – Perimeter Access in West Columbia, SC. This part-time role involves safeguarding clients, managing site entry, verifying credentials, issuing badges, and patrolling the perimeter at a logistics location.

The position emphasizes customer service, incident response, and strict adherence to site policies. A background check and drug screening may be required, with licensing considerations per state laws.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A drug screen may be required prior to employment.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state/local laws and regulations and may be required.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to drivers, employees, visitors, and vendors by carrying out access-control procedures and site-specific policies.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain logs and records.
• Screen and direct vehicle, pedestrian, and delivery traffic to deter unauthorized access.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies in a calm, problem-solving manner and notify site contacts and leadership as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points and perimeter, reporting security concerns.

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 Overnight – Perimeter Access in West Columbia, SC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, 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 logistics and distribution location, you will help manage site entry, verify credentials, issue badges, and monitor access points to support a secure environment. Your visible presence, professional communication, and customer service will help deter incidents while supporting daily operations. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide how we serve.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $14.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time

Mon12:00 AM – 08:00 AM

Tue12:00 AM – 08:00 AM

Sun12:00 AM – 08:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to drivers, employees, visitors, and vendors by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.

• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate access-related logs and records.

• Screen and direct vehicle, pedestrian, and delivery traffic in accordance with site procedures, helping to deter unauthorized access to restricted operational areas.

• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as required.

• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, operational areas, parking areas, and the perimeter, reporting security-related concerns and policy violations.

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 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 .

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 .

Job ID: 2026-1672980

Location: United States-South Carolina-West Columbia

Job Category: Security Officer, Part Time Security