Security Officer - Access Control Gate

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 - Access Control Gate in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Allied Universal Security Officer at a government location focused on youth services, you will support access control by checking credentials, managing visitor entry, and documenting activity using computer and/or tablet tools. You will also conduct routine patrols and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, while providing professional customer service and clear communication. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity and teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / 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 site staff, visitors, and vendors by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government facility.
• Control access at entry points by checking identification and/or authorization, managing visitor sign-in and badge issuance, and directing individuals to appropriate areas.
• Monitor entrances, lobbies, and controlled areas using security-related equipment and visual observation, reporting irregular activity per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site leadership and/or emergency services as directed.
• Complete required activity logs, incident reports, and other documentation, and communicate post updates during shift changes per Allied Universal guidelines.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security experience is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service 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.

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