Armed Security Officer Badge Access

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 – Badge Access in Columbia, SC
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location as an armed access control officer. In this role, you will monitor entry points, verify badges and credentials, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help discourage security‑related incidents. You will support daily operations through strong communication, customer service, and teamwork while reflecting Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and people‑first values.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.85 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon – 04:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Fri – 04:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Sat – 04:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Sun – 04:00 PM – 12:00 AM

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site‑specific access control procedures, credential checks, and security‑related policies at an industrial location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and/or visitor documentation, and help to deter unauthorized access to production, warehouse, and restricted areas.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following post orders and emergency response protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, shipping and receiving areas, parking areas, and the perimeter, with activities varying based on site conditions.
• Document daily activity, access‑related events, and unusual observations, and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.

• Possess 1 or more years of armed security‑related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience 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.

• 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.

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: