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 Verification 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 help manage access control, monitor entry activity, and support security-related operations with professionalism and care. In this driving post, you will remain visible, conduct routine patrols, and provide strong customer service and communication. Bring your teamwork, integrity, and reliable approach to a role where you can make a meaningful impact every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to all persons at the location by following site-specific procedures, verifying credentials, controlling access points, and supporting security-related protocols for staff, visitors, and vendors.
• Monitor entry and exit activity, check identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs and/or access records, and report unusual activity or policy concerns to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, using appropriate communication and emergency response procedures as directed by site policy.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity, observe conditions, and document security-related concerns.
• Support operations at a government location by enforcing post orders, providing direction to visitors, and assisting with security-related screening procedures and restricted area access control.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Must meet COLA: DPSS/DHS requirements for tuberculosis testing and MMR vaccinations.
• Must have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• 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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