Security Officer Unarmed - Property Access

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an unarmed Security Officer for property access in Columbia, SC. You will protect clients in commercial real estate by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, and handling badge access while delivering excellent customer service.

Join a team that values integrity, teamwork, and a people-first culture, with a focus on safety and responsive incident handling across shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen as required by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and contractors per site policies and emergency procedures.
• Monitor access control, verify credentials, manage visitor entry, and document activity.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and security concerns in a calm, professional manner.
• Conduct regular/random patrols of building areas and perimeters.
• Maintain logs and reports and communicate with property management and leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge access

Patrols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer or tablet

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 Unarmed - Property Access in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As an Access Control Security Officer in a commercial real estate location, you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing badge access, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide outstanding customer service while supporting tenants, visitors, and employees. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where integrity, teamwork, and a people-first culture drive every interaction.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$17.32 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon12:00 AM - 08:00 AMFri12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSat12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSun12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a commercial real estate location.
• Monitor access control systems, verify credentials, manage visitor entry procedures, and document access-related activity in accordance with site policies.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of building common areas, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized access.
• Maintain accurate logs, incident reports, and access records while communicating professionally with property management, tenants, and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Access control and badge 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.

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.