Security Officer Full Time – Entrance Screener
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Security
Site Security, Security Officer, 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.
As a Security Officer Full Time – Entrance Screener in West Columbia, SC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer supporting a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location. You will manage visitor and badge access, monitor entry points, maintain awareness of security-related activity, and provide professional customer service and communication.
Your visible presence will help to deter incidents while supporting a welcoming environment. Bring your reliability, integrity, and teamwork to a caring, innovative company that puts people first.
Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.51 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day
Time
Mon
01:45 PM – 09:45 PM
Tue
01:45 PM – 09:45 PM
Fri
01:45 PM – 09:45 PM
Sat
01:45 PM – 09:45 PM
Sun
01:45 PM – 09:45 PM
What You’ll Do:
Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.
Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, issue and collect visitor badges, and maintain accurate access-related logs and records.
Respond to access-control alarms, unauthorized-entry concerns, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; promptly notify appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders as directed.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, lobbies, parking areas, business spaces, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.
Communicate professionally with site personnel and Allied Universal leadership, document incidents and unusual activity, and follow established escalation and reporting procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
Have at least two years of security-related experience.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Customer service experience is preferred.
Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.
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.
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: .
Job :
Location:
United States-South Carolina-West Columbia
Job Category:
Security Officer
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