Security Officer Part Time - Unarmed

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Claim a Shift platform

Perks program discounts

Ongoing paid training

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Part Time Security Officer (Unarmed) to protect clients across industries and uphold safety standards. You will manage access, patrol the site, and deliver courteous service while remaining vigilant.

Join a team that values flexibility and career growth, with the Claim a Shift platform to build your schedule and opportunities for advancement through ongoing training and perks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, contractors, and visitors while carrying out site-specific security procedures and access-control policies.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorizations, and maintain accurate entry/exit records.
• Control access for deliveries, contractors, and authorized personnel per site requirements and direct visitors to check-in areas.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and access-control concerns calmly and communicate observations through established channels.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, business areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Alarm panels

Badge systems

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

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.

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 aSecurity Officer Part Time - Unarmed inColumbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Security Officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and respond to alarm notifications. You will maintain a visible presence, conduct routine patrols, help deter incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeSat07:00 PM - 07:00 AMSun07:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, contractors, and visitors while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points at a chemical and petrochemical location, verify credentials and visitor authorizations, and maintain accurate entry and exit records.
• Control access for deliveries, contractors, and authorized personnel in accordance with site requirements, including directing visitors to designated check-in areas.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, promptly communicating observations through established channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, business areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortably using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Experience with alarm panels is preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems 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

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.

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.