Security Officer - Flex Armed Patrol

Allied Universal • Forest Acres, SC

21h • $21

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Flex Armed Patrol in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a financial institution, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will respond to situations with clear communication, strong customer service, and sound judgment, supporting a professional environment for employees and visitors. Allied Universal is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring, people-first culture built on teamwork and integrity. Armed guard card or license required.

Requirements

• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a financial services location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of the facility, surrounding grounds, and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify hazards, suspicious behavior, and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and/or authorization, and control entry for employees, visitors, vendors, and deliveries in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, reporting, and coordination with site leadership and/or public responders as needed.
• Complete detailed documentation such as patrol logs, incident reports, and shift handoffs, and communicate timely updates to Allied Universal supervision and site contacts.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED