Security Officer - Part-Time Entry Gate

Allied Universal

8d • $23 - $23

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. As a Security Officer - Part-Time Entry Gate in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Allied Universal Security Officer at a utilities location, you will help manage access control and badging, monitor assigned areas, and conduct routine patrols to help identify and report security-related concerns. You will remain highly visible, support visitors and employees with clear communication, and document activity with attention to detail. Backed by a caring, people-first culture, you will deliver through teamwork while acting with integrity, agility, and reliability.

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least 6+ months of security-related experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A state, county, and/or city issued security license is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors at a utility location by following site-specific procedures, access control policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Operate access control points including gates, lobbies, and/or turnstiles by verifying credentials, issuing visitor badges, and maintaining accurate entry and exit logs.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other monitoring systems and report unusual activity, access violations, and/or maintenance concerns according to post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications, coordinating with site contacts, and documenting actions taken.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of facilities, restricted areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and support security-related procedures.

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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