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Security Officer Access Driver

Allied Universal, Columbia, SC, United States


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.

As a

Security Officer Access Driver

in

Columbia, SC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government location where you will monitor entry points, verify access, and support daily operations through a visible access control presence. This driving post may include routine patrols, visitor screening, and clear communication to help deter security-related incidents. Bring your professionalism to a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring culture that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule
DayTimeMon05:45 AM - 06:00 PMTue05:45 AM - 06:00 PMSun05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You’ll Do

Provide customer service to staff, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors by following site-specific access control procedures and government location policies.

Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and/or credentials, maintain visitor logs, and report unauthorized access attempts or other security-related concerns.

Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following post orders and emergency response protocols.

Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entrances, and perimeter locations to help identify unusual activity, hazards, and/or policy violations.

Support daily operations by communicating with site personnel, documenting observations, and completing required reports related to access activity and security-related incidents.

Minimum Requirements

A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.

A tuberculosis test and MMR vaccinations are required in accordance with DPSS/DHS COLA requirements.

Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.

Be at least 21 years of age.

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.

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.

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