Job Description
Overview
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 Driver Verification Post in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a government location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and help support orderly access for staff, visitors, and vendors. You will remain visible, perform routine observations, and provide strong customer service and communication while handling security-related concerns with integrity and teamwork. This is a driving post.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Mon | 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM |
| Sat | 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM |
| Sun | 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM |
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, government location policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Monitor entrances and exits, verify identification and/or authorization for entry, and document visitor, vehicle, and/or delivery activity in accordance with site protocols.
- Respond to incidents, policy concerns, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate relevant information to site contacts and/or emergency personnel as needed.
- Help to deter unauthorized access and prohibited activity by observing entry points, monitoring movement through restricted areas, and reporting security-related concerns promptly.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, checking access points, gates, doors, and other assigned areas as working environments and conditions may vary by site.
Minimum Requirements:
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
- A minimum of 6 months of security-related experience is required.
- Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
- X-Ray screening experience is 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.
Why Join Us:
- 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.
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
