Government Facility Security Officer – Overnight
Listed on 2026-06-21
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security, Unarmed Security
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.
Position OverviewGovernment Facility Security Officer – Overnight in Columbia, SC
Unarmed Patrol Officer who will conduct routine patrols, stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and provide professional customer service and communication throughout the property. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license in the job state.
Job DetailsPosition Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour
Job ScheduleDay Time Fri 06:00 PM – 06:00 AM Sat 06:00 PM – 06:00 AM Sun 06:00 PM – 06:00 AM
What You’ll Do- Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and emergency response activities within a government location.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and notifying appropriate contacts according to post orders.
- Conduct regular and random patrols throughout assigned buildings, grounds, housing-related areas, and perimeter points to help identify unusual activity and report security-related concerns.
- Monitor entrances, movement areas, and restricted locations, verifying authorized access, supporting order within the location, and assisting with security-related procedures as directed.
- Prepare detailed written reports on incidents, patrol findings, and daily activities, and/or communicate relevant information to supervisors and site contacts for follow-up.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
- 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.
- 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.
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Job :
Location:
United States-South Carolina-Columbia
Job Category:
Security Officer
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