Security Officer Part Time Access Control

Columbia, TNPart-time$18/hrPosted Aug 3, 2026

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Unarmed Patrol in Columbia, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, 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 Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and report security-related concerns. You will engage professionally with employees and visitors while delivering exceptional customer service and clear communication. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, and reliable team, where integrity, innovation, and teamwork guide every shift.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeThur07:30 AM - 04:30 PMFri07:30 AM - 04:30 PM

What You'll Do:

  • Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and authorized personnel while carrying out site-specific procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
  • Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of government facility grounds, buildings, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify unusual activity or conditions.
  • Monitor access points, verify credentials as directed, maintain visitor logs, and report access concerns or suspicious activity to appropriate site contacts.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; document observations and complete required incident reports.
  • Communicate professionally with site personnel, visitors, and public-service responders while following Allied Universal and location-specific protocols.

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.

Closing

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1647649

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