Security Officer - Lobby Entry Control

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 - Lobby Entry Control 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 at a leading tech and communications location where you will manage access control, greet visitors, verify credentials, and monitor entry points to help reduce unauthorized access. You will respond to security-related concerns, support incident documentation, and communicate clearly with onsite teams while remaining visible and professional. Bring a customer-first approach, strong attention to detail, and comfort using technology as you contribute through teamwork, integrity, and innovative thinking.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.40 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Control access to the location by checking credentials, managing visitor registration, issuing temporary badges as required, and directing guests and deliveries to approved areas.
• Monitor entry and exit points using access control systems and security-related technology, documenting unusual activity and reporting concerns through established channels.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating notifications and supporting first responders as directed by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior and exterior areas, including parking and perimeter zones, to help to deter unauthorized access and identify hazards or maintenance issues.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable 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.

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: www.aus.com.

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