Security Officer Secure Entrance Driver

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 Secure Entrance Driver in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government location where you will manage access control, monitor entry points, and support a professional, orderly environment. In this driving post, you will remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents while providing outstanding customer service and communication. Guided by our values of being agile, reliable, and innovative, you will put people first, work as a team, and act with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and authorized personnel by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and credentials, screen visitors, and document movement of people, vehicles, and/or deliveries in accordance with site protocols.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report security-related concerns, unusual activity, and/or policy violations to the appropriate contacts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, observing for unauthorized access, security-related issues, and/or conditions that could impact daily operations.
• Support government location procedures by maintaining accurate logs, following post orders, and helping to deter unauthorized access through consistent presence and professional communication.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• COLA: DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test/MMR vaccinations are required.
• A minimum of 6+ months of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 21+ years of age.
• 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: www.aus.com.

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