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Security Officer Part Time Controlled Entry

Allied Universal
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Aug 2026
💰 $34,000/yr

About the role


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 Part Time Controlled Entry in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, 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 Access Control Officer supporting a commercial real estate location, you will manage entry points, verify authorized access, monitor visitor activity, and maintain a professional presence that helps to deter incidents. You will deliver outstanding customer service, communicate clearly with tenants and visitors, and support security-related operations with integrity, reliability, and teamwork at Allied Universal.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.32 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeSat07:00 AM - 04:00 PMSun07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do:

  • Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and employees by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
  • Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, issue visitor passes, and maintain accurate access-related records in accordance with site procedures.
  • Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document events as required.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols of commercial property common areas, entrances, parking areas, and the perimeter to identify and report unusual conditions or access-control concerns.
  • Help to deter unauthorized access by maintaining awareness of activity at assigned entry points and following established escalation procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 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 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.
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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