Security Officer Part Time - Unarmed

Allied Universal • Columbia, SC

12d • 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 Part Time - Unarmed in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, 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. As an Access Control Security Officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and respond to alarm notifications. You will maintain a visible presence, conduct routine patrols, help deter incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Requirements

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed 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.
• 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.
• Comfortably using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Experience with alarm panels is preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, contractors, and visitors while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points at a chemical and petrochemical location, verify credentials and visitor authorizations, and maintain accurate entry and exit records.
• Control access for deliveries, contractors, and authorized personnel in accordance with site requirements, including directing visitors to designated check-in areas.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, promptly communicating observations through established channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, business areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Benefits

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

What This Job Offers

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