Security Officer Front Desk Concierge at Allied Universal in US-SC-Columbia
- Company: Allied Universal
- Location: US-SC-Columbia
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $14.00 / Hour
- Visa sponsorship available
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 co…
Job description
- 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 Front Desk Concierge in Columbia, SC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a commercial real estate location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badge activity, monitor alarm panels, and support a professional, secure atmosphere. Use your customer service and computer skills to assist tenants and guests while communicating clearly about security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.
- Position Type: Full Time
- Pay Rate: $14.00 / Hour
- Day Time
- Wed 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
- Thur 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
- Fri 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
- Sat 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
- Sun 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service to tenants, visitors, vendors, and/or employees at a commercial real estate front desk by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
- Monitor access to the location, verify visitor credentials as required, issue visitor passes, and maintain accurate visitor and access records.
- Answer incoming calls, provide directions and general information, and communicate visitor arrivals or service requests to appropriate personnel.
- Monitor cameras, alarms, and other security-related systems from the front desk, reporting unusual activity or equipment concerns according to site procedures.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following emergency response procedures and promptly notifying appropriate contacts.
Requirements
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- Access control/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.
Skills
Required
- Customer service
- Computer/tablet usage
- Alarm panel operation
- Access control/badge management
Benefits
- 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.
- 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…