Security Officer Secure Entry

Allied Universal • Pine Ridge, SC

1d • 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 Secure Entry 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 dynamic tech and telecommunications location, where you will help monitor access points, verify credentials, support security-related protocols, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. In this access control role, you will remain visible, respond to site needs, and contribute to a people-first team that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

• Possess 2 or more years of security-related experience.
• Be 21 or more years of age.
• 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

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, which is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, badge verification, visitor processing, and other security-related policies.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, manage visitor logs, and help to deter unauthorized access within a fast-paced technology location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to site protocol and documenting security-related activity.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, checking doors, gates, and other access points while remaining attentive to varying site conditions.
• Support emergency response activities when appropriate, provide clear directions during access-related disruptions, and communicate professionally with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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