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 - Property Access in WEST COLUMBIA, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Auto, and more. As an Access Control Officer at an automotive location, you will help maintain a secure environment by managing access points, verifying credentials, monitoring entry activity, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide outstanding customer service and clear communication while supporting a professional, welcoming experience. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first, work together, and act with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $15.00 / Hour
Job Schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees at an automotive location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Monitor and control access to the facility, verifying credentials, maintaining visitor and driver entry records, and directing authorized individuals to designated areas.
- Observe inbound and outbound vehicle, trailer, and pedestrian traffic in accordance with site procedures, reporting irregularities or unauthorized access attempts to appropriate personnel.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and notifying Allied Universal supervision and/or site contacts as required.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, vehicle storage areas, and the facility perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
Minimum Requirements
- Have at least one year of security-related experience.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Alarm panel 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.
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…
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.
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