Security Officer – Armed Perimeter Patrol

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 – Armed Perimeter Patrol in Columbia, SC
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an armed patrol officer with Allied Universal at a public‑sector location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security‑related incidents. You will respond to concerns, document activity, and communicate clearly with staff and visitors while delivering customer service.

Join a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring culture built on teamwork and acting with integrity.

Full Time

$18.50 / Hour

• Thur 09:00 PM – 06:00 AM
• Fri 09:00 PM – 06:00 AM
• Sat 09:00 PM – 06:00 AM
• Sun 09:00 PM – 06:00 AM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to location staff and visitors by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, including coordinating with local public service resources as directed by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned areas, including buildings, grounds, and perimeter routes, with working environments and conditions varying by location.
• Monitor for suspicious activity, potential hazards, and/or policy violations, and help to deter unauthorized access through presence, access checks, and controlled entry practices.
• Complete routine reports and documentation such as patrol logs, incident reports, and/or shift activity summaries, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal supervision and location contacts.

• Have at least 1 years’ armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• An armed guard card and/or license is preferred.
• 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.
• Participate in industry‑specific security training programs.
• 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:

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