Security Officer Lobby Access

Allied Universal • Columbia, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Lobby Access 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. As a Front Desk Security Professional in a commercial real estate location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badge processes, monitor alarm panels, and provide outstanding customer service. Using computer or tablet systems, you will communicate clearly with tenants, guests, and team members while helping maintain a professional, secure environment. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, innovation, and a people-first culture support meaningful work.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with access control and badge systems is preferred.
• Experience with alarm panels is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to tenants, visitors, vendors, and property staff at a commercial real estate front desk by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Monitor access to the location by greeting and screening visitors, verifying identification and appointments as required, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining accurate visitor logs.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, provide directions and general building information, and communicate professionally with tenants, property management, and Allied Universal leadership.
• Monitor front-desk systems, alarms, cameras, and communications equipment as assigned, and report suspicious activity, maintenance concerns, and security-related incidents according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting emergency personnel and notifying appropriate property representatives when needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

What This Job Offers

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