Security Officer - Contractor Check-In

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 - Contractor Check-In in West Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Allied Universal Access Control Officer at a leading tech location, you will help maintain a welcoming, orderly environment by managing entry points, verifying credentials, and supporting badge access processes. You will conduct routine patrols, stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to alarms and access concerns with clear communication. Guided by our agile, reliable, and innovative values, you will deliver through teamwork and always act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.40 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients at a technology and data center location by following site-specific access control procedures, security-related protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control entry and exit at assigned access points by checking identification, verifying credentials, managing visitor registration, and issuing and/or collecting temporary badges per site policy.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and access control systems; document and report irregular activity, access exceptions, and service requests through approved communication channels.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; coordinate with site contacts and/or emergency services as directed by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and/or policy violations; working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Having access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Having alarm panel 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.

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.