Security Officer Full Time - Entrance Verification

Allied Universal•West Columbia, SC

About The Position

As a full-time Security Officer in West Columbia, South Carolina, you will serve and safeguard clients at a logistics and distribution location. You will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. The role includes routine patrols, maintaining a visible presence to help deter incidents, and providing customer service and clear communication. The listed schedule is Tuesday through Thursday, 12:00 AM–8:00 AM, and Friday and Saturday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. The pay rate is $14.00 per hour.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 or older for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements prior to employment.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to drivers, visitors, and employees while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
Monitor access points, verify credentials and authorization, control entry and exit for personnel and vehicles, and maintain accurate visitor and access records.
Assist with managing truck, trailer, and delivery traffic at designated entry points according to site procedures.
Respond calmly to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations; communicate observations to appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
Conduct regular and random patrols of access areas, loading zones, parking areas, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.