Security Officer - Crossdock Entry Control

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 - Crossdock Entry Control in West Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Allied Universal Security Officer in a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, you will support access control by checking credentials, issuing badges, and managing entry points for employees, visitors, and vendors. You will complete routine patrols, stay visible to help reduce security-related concerns, and document activity with clear communication. Bring strong customer service as you work with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $14.00 / 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to site personnel, drivers, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification, credentials, and authorization for employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors.
• Manage visitor processing including sign-in and sign-out, issuing temporary badges, and directing visitors to appropriate check-in locations.
• Screen and document inbound and outbound vehicle traffic including trucks and delivery vehicles, confirming appointments, load information, and routing instructions per site procedure.
• Monitor entrances, dock areas, and designated interior and exterior zones to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity.
• Operate and monitor access control systems, alarms, and video surveillance equipment, reporting irregularities per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating to site leadership and/or emergency services as needed.
• Complete routine reports including incident reports, access logs, and shift activity logs with clear and timely details.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, with working environments and conditions that may vary by location.
• Communicate professionally with Allied Universal supervision, site contacts, and local responders to support coordinated incident response and site operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.
• Customer Service 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.