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 Desk Driver in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal in a government location where you will help manage access control operations, verify credentials, monitor entry points, and support security-related procedures for staff, visitors, and vendors. This is a driving post, offering the opportunity to remain visible, conduct routine patrols, and deliver professional customer service. Be part of a team that leads with integrity, reliability, and a people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, staff, visitors, and/or vendors by following site-specific access control procedures, screening entry and exit activity, and supporting security-related policies for a government location.
• Monitor doors, gates, credentials, visitor logs, and restricted areas to help control authorized access and report unusual activity, policy violations, and/or suspicious behavior.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts, supervisors, and/or emergency personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, housing areas, entrances, and the perimeter to help identify security-related concerns, document observations, and support site rules and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

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