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 Entry Gate Monitor in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, 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. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic commercial real estate location, where you will help manage access control, monitor activity, and support day-to-day security-related operations with professionalism and strong communication. In this role, you will remain visible, assist tenants and visitors, and contribute to a welcoming environment through teamwork, integrity, and a caring, reliable approach.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.32 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and staff by following site-specific policies, screening entry requests, and supporting access control procedures at a commercial real estate location.
• Monitor entrances, lobbies, and credential checkpoints to help control authorized access, verify identification and/or visitor information, and document security-related activity as required.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with property management and/or emergency personnel when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the building, common areas, and perimeter to help identify unusual activity, unsecured access points, and other security-related concerns.
• Prepare clear reports of daily activities, access-related issues, and incident details, and assist with badge issuance, visitor processing, and key control procedures when assigned.

Minimum 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.

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 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.

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.