Security Officer - Access Control Specialist

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 - Access Control Specialist in West Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a fast-paced tech and telecom location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor alarms and/or access systems, and document activity using computers or tablets. You will remain visible to help reduce security-related incidents while delivering professional customer service and clear communication. Join Allied Universal to work with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity with a caring, people-first culture.

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 at a technology and telecommunications location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points and manage visitor processing, including verifying identification, issuing badges, maintaining access logs, and coordinating with site contacts for approvals.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalating conflicts when appropriate and escalating concerns through established communication channels.
• Support access control operations for employees, contractors, deliveries, and vendors by following screening protocols and directing individuals to the correct entry procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, documenting observations and reporting maintenance issues, hazards, and/or suspicious activity per site procedure.

Minimum Requirements:

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