Security Officer - Residential Access Control Driver
22 hours ago
Columbia
Job DescriptionOverview 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. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility. Job Description As a Security Officer - Residential Access Control Driver in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As an Allied Universal team member in a residential community, you will play a key role in access control and security-related patrols throughout the location. Your presence will help to deter incidents and provide peace of mind to residents and visitors. This is a driving post, so you will be responsible for monitoring the premises while operating a vehicle as needed. You will deliver exceptional customer service, communicate clearly with residents, and embody our values of reliability, teamwork, and integrity, making a positive impact every day. Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $15.54 / Hour Job Schedule: DayTimeMon11:00 PM - 05:00 AMTue09:00 PM - 05:00 AMWed09:00 PM - 05:00 AMThur09:00 PM - 05:00 AM What You'll Do: • Use our proprietary scheduling platform to claim open shifts at client sites, • Support operations across a range of environments including commercial real estate, healthcare, and education, • Receive site-specific training and guidance from experienced teams, • Deliver consistent, professional security presence and customer service, • Provide customer service to residents and guests by carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities., • Monitor and manage access control to help to deter unauthorized entry to the residential community., • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner., • Conduct regular and random patrols around the community and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and report any unusual conditions., • Document and report all security-related incidents, observations, and/or concerns in accordance with Allied Universal procedures., • Work collaboratively with property management and local authorities as needed to address security-related matters., • Availability across various days and shifts, • Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments, • A desire to gain broad experience and grow within the company, • Must have at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience., • Must be at least 21 years of age., • A valid driver's license is required and must meet Allied Universal driver policy requirements for driving positions only., • 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., • Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle., • Career Growth: Clear path to full-time roles and ongoing advancement through paid training programs., • Smart Tools: Access exclusive technology for real-time shift visibility and claiming., • Full-Time Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) plans, and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: . Requisition ID 2025-1443069