Security Officer - Security Screener

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 - Security Screener in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As a Screener at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, you will greet associates and drivers, check credentials, manage access control and badges, and support entry screening while monitoring alarms and cameras. You will document activity using a computer and/or tablet, communicate clearly, and escalate concerns. At Allied Universal, you will be part of an agile, reliable, innovative team with a caring, people-first culture that values teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.24 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to site personnel and visitors by following security-related procedures, location policies, and/or emergency response activities.
• Screen employees, visitors, and deliveries at entry points using approved methods such as ID verification, bag inspections, and walkthrough or handheld screening equipment, in accordance with site policy.
• Control access to the facility by verifying authorization, issuing temporary credentials when directed, and documenting entries, exits, and screening results in logs and/or electronic systems.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas including interior checkpoints, docks, and perimeter zones to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related hazards or irregularities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge 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.

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.