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 Badge Check 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 assigned areas, and complete routine patrols to help support a secure environment. In this driving post, you will remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents while providing outstanding customer service and clear communication. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first and delivers through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, screening entry points, and following established security-related policies for a government location.
• Monitor entrances and restricted areas, verify identification and/or credentials, maintain visitor logs, and help to control access to authorized areas in accordance with post orders.
• Respond to incidents, policy violations, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and/or appropriate public agency contacts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, grounds, and perimeter areas, noting unusual activity and reporting security-related concerns in a timely manner.
• Support intake, visitation, and movement control processes as directed by site procedures, while documenting daily activities, observations, and/or incidents with professionalism and attention to detail.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• A COLA DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccinations are required.
• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

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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