Security Officer Part Time - Entrance Verification

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Ongoing paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part Time Security Officer in West Columbia, SC. You will manage access points, verify credentials, issue badges, greet employees, visitors, and drivers, and support a safe, welcoming environment at a busy distribution site.

The role emphasizes flexible scheduling and use of our Claim a Shift platform to build a fit-for-you schedule. A high school diploma and background check are required, with drug screening and licensing as applicable by state law.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Access-control systems and badge issuance experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and drivers at a logistics and distribution location by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorization credentials, maintain visitor and contractor logs, and communicate access concerns to appropriate site contacts.
• Screen inbound and outbound traffic in accordance with site procedures, including documenting arrivals, departures, deliveries, and trailer or vehicle information as required.
• Respond to incidents, access-control alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating matters according to established protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the property perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Skills

Access control

Customer service

Badge management

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Part Time - Entrance Verification 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 busy logistics and distribution location, you will manage access points, verify credentials, issue badges, and support a welcoming experience for employees, visitors, and drivers. You will help maintain awareness of security-related activity, communicate clearly, and respond professionally to concerns. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type

Part Time

Pay Rate

$14.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTime Mon 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Fri 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sat 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and drivers at a logistics and distribution location by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorization credentials, maintain visitor and contractor logs, and communicate access concerns to appropriate site contacts.
• Screen inbound and outbound traffic in accordance with site procedures, including documenting arrivals, departures, deliveries, and trailer or vehicle information as required.
• Respond to incidents, access-control alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating matters according to established protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the property perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and 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.