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Government Facility Security Officer
Columbia, South Carolina Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Morning Req ID: 2026-1607443 Work Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday Date posted: 06/05/2026
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As a Government Facility Security Officer in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic public-sector location, where you will conduct routine patrols, monitor assigned areas, and support access control activities while helping to deter security-related incidents. In this people-first role, you will deliver outstanding customer service and communication, stay visible throughout the location, and work with a team that values being agile, reliable, innovative, and acting with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.95 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon05:45 AM - 06:00 PMTue05:45 AM - 06:00 PMSat05:45 AM - 06:00 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter.
- Monitor the location for unusual activity and report observations according to site-specific procedures.
- Complete routine reports and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency personnel when appropriate.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- 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.
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.
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Allied Universal
Allied Universal provides unparalleled service, systems and solutions to the people and business of our communities, and is North America's leading security services provider. With over 140,000 employees, Allied Universal delivers high-quality, tailored solutions, which allows clients to focus on their core business. For more information: 866.825.5433 or
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