Government Center Security Guard - Full Time

Allied Universal•Columbia, SC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Government Center Security Guard in Columbia, South Carolina, you will serve and safeguard clients at a government location as an unarmed patrol officer. This driving position requires a valid driver’s license in the state where the job is located. The role involves routine patrols, maintaining a visible presence to help deter incidents, documenting observations, and providing professional customer service and communication. The position is full-time and scheduled Thursday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The pay rate is $17.00 per hour.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license in the state where the job is located; a valid driver’s license is required for driving positions.
At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
State or local licensing requirements may apply and may be required before employment.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to facility staff, visitors, and authorized personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
Monitor access points, verify authorization, and maintain visitor, personnel, and vehicle entry records in accordance with site procedures.
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations; promptly notify appropriate site contacts and emergency services when directed.
Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, perimeter areas, and access routes to identify unusual conditions and support site operations.
Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and policy concerns to supervisors and designated site representatives.