Security Officer Armed - Part Time

As a **Security Officer Armed - Part Time** in **Columbia, SC** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, 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. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at a cultural institution location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and support access control activities. This role offers the chance to combine armed presence, strong communication, and customer service while working with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity.

**Position Type: Part Time**

**Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour**

**Job Schedule:**

**Day** **Time**

Tue02:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Thur02:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Fri02:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Sat03:30 PM - 09:30 PM

**What You'll Do:**

+ Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to an armed patrol post at the location.

+ Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, professional, and problem-solving manner while following post orders and reporting protocols.

+ Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, galleries, common areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unwanted activity and identify unusual conditions.

+ Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorized entry where required, and report suspicious behavior, hazards, and/or policy violations to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

+ Support emergency situations and special events by providing visible armed presence, assisting with crowd guidance, and documenting security-related incidents in a timely manner.

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ Possess at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.

+ Possess an armed guard card and/or license.

+ Customer service experience is preferred.

+ Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.

+ Alarm panel experience is preferred.

+ Be at least 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.

+ Participate in industry-specific security training programs.

+ 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.

**Job ID:** 2026-1592505

**Location:** United States-South Carolina-Columbia

**Job Category:** Security Officer, Armed Security, Part Time Security

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