Security Officer - Secure Entry Coordinator

Allied Universal • West Columbia, SC

1d • $17 • 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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Secure Entry Coordinator in West Columbia, SC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a leading tech, media, and telecom location where you will manage access control, verify credentials, issue and track badges, and greet employees and visitors with top-tier customer service. You will conduct routine patrols, monitor activity, write clear reports using a computer and/or tablet, and communicate quickly to help reduce security-related incidents. Bring your integrity and teamwork to a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have at least 2 years of security experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Have access control and badge experience preferred.
• Have customer service experience 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 clients and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology location.
• Control access to the facility by verifying identification, managing visitor check-in and/or badging, and directing authorized personnel to appropriate areas.
• Monitor entry points, cameras, alarms, and access control systems; document irregular activity and report concerns through the established chain of command.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with onsite contacts and/or public responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas such as lobbies, corridors, parking areas, and perimeter routes; working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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