Government Center Security Guard - Unarmed

Allied Universal • Columbia, SC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time unarmed patrol officer in Columbia, South Carolina. The officer will serve and safeguard clients by monitoring and patrolling assigned areas, maintaining a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, supporting access control, and providing customer service to visitors and staff. The role includes daytime shifts on Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday from 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay is $17.95 per hour.

Requirements

• At least two years of security-related experience.
• At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.

Nice To Haves

• Access control and badge experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols around the location and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Observe and report unusual conditions, access concerns, and potential hazards to appropriate personnel.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and patrol findings according to site-specific procedures.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan, including 401(k) plans for full-time positions.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Paid training.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts through the Perks Program.
• Access to technology for viewing and claiming additional shifts.
• Schedules that fit personal life goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED