Security Officer Full Time Entry Verification

Allied Universal • West Columbia, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a full-time Security Officer in West Columbia, South Carolina, you will safeguard clients at a logistics and distribution location. In an access-control role, you will help maintain a secure environment by verifying credentials, managing badge access, monitoring entry points, and assisting visitors and employees professionally. Your visible presence and communication will help deter security-related incidents while supporting smooth operations.

The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Pay is $14.00 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles (21 or older for armed roles) and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is subject to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. State or local licensing may be required before employment. A valid driver's license is required only for driving positions.

Allied Universal describes its workplace as dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative, with a culture emphasizing care, teamwork, and integrity. The company offers access to technology for viewing and claiming additional shifts, paid training, career growth opportunities, retirement savings, insurance benefits, and employee discounts.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 or older for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law as a condition of employment.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Access-control or badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees by following site-specific security procedures and access-control policies, and conducting emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor and control access points; verify credentials and delivery appointments; maintain visitor and driver logs; and direct authorized personnel to designated areas.
• Respond calmly to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations, notifying appropriate site contacts or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, parking areas, loading docks, trailer yards, and the facility perimeter, identifying unauthorized activity and reporting security concerns.
• Complete required reports and maintain accurate records of access activity, incidents, inspections, and shift communications according to site-specific procedures.

Benefits

• Access to a retirement savings plan and 401(k) plans for full-time positions.
• Medical or health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, basic life and AD&D insurance, and disability insurance.
• Paid training and career growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts on restaurants, entertainment venues, and other brands and services through the Perks Program.
• Technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Schedules that fit with personal life goals.

What This Job Offers

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