Security Officer - Facility Patrol

Allied Universal • Columbia, SC

1d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Facility Patrol in Columbia, SC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced food and beverage location as an unarmed Patrol Officer, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that helps to reduce security-related incidents. You will support employees and visitors with professional customer service, clear communication, and timely reporting. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset as you collaborate with site teams and act with integrity every shift.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a food and beverage production and distribution location.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of production areas, warehouses, offices, parking areas, and perimeter fencing to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Control access by monitoring entrances, verifying employee and visitor credentials, issuing visitor directions, and documenting deliveries, pickups, and contractor activity as required by post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including alarms, suspicious activity, disputes, and/or medical incidents, and notify site leadership and emergency services when needed.
• Complete routine reports, patrol logs, and incident documentation, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal supervision and site contacts.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED