Security Officer - Part-Time Gate Attendant

Allied Universal • West Columbia, SC

5d • $18

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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Part-Time Gate Attendant in West Columbia, SC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will help manage entry points, greet drivers and employees, verify credentials, and issue and/or track badges. You will monitor assigned areas, complete routine patrols, and stay visible to help discourage security-related incidents. Using clear communication, you will document activity, support site procedures, and deliver customer service with Allied Universal values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity.

Requirements

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, drivers and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Control access at gates, docks, and building entrances by checking identification, issuing temporary credentials as directed, managing visitor sign-in, and directing traffic flow in designated areas.
• Screen inbound and outbound activity by verifying appointments, validating shipment and delivery paperwork as required, and documenting exceptions per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site leadership and/or emergency services when appropriate and completing written reports.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, yard areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access, identify maintenance or policy concerns, and report unusual activity.

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