Security Officer – Front Lobby Desk

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.

As a Security Officer – Front Lobby Desk in Columbia, SC
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. 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:  Join Allied Universal at a front desk post where you will welcome employees and visitors, manage access control and badges, monitor security-related systems, and document activity with clear communication.

You will be a visible, customer-focused presence who helps support a professional workplace through teamwork and integrity. In our agile, reliable, and innovative culture, you will have the backing of a caring team that puts people first.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:
Day Time Thur
07:00 AM – 07:00 PMFri
07:00 AM – 07:00 PM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and vendors at the front desk by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at the main entrance by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, maintaining sign‑in and sign‑out logs, and directing guests to appropriate destinations.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other security‑related systems from the reception area, and report unusual activity or maintenance needs per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, including coordinating notifications to site contacts and/or emergency responders as directed.
• Complete daily reports and documentation, including incident reports and activity logs, and communicate observations during shift transitions.

• Have at least 2+ years’ law enforcement, military police, and/or corrections experience.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma and/or GED as required by the client.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Be comfortable using a computer and/or tablet preferred.
• Have access control and/or badge experience 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: