Youth Detention Security Officer - Site Monitor Job in Columbia, South Carolina
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 Youth Detention Security Officer - Site Monitor in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help manage entry points, screen visitors, verify credentials, and monitor access activity to support a secure environment. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly with staff and visitors, and respond to security-related concerns. This driving position requires a valid driver’s license. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a people-first culture drive meaningful work.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Thur | 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM |
| Fri | 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM |
| Sat | 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM |
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to staff, visitors, contractors, and youth-related program participants by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Monitor entrances, exits, and visitor processing areas; verify identification, authorize access in accordance with established procedures, and maintain accurate visitor and access-related records.
- Respond to incidents, unauthorized access attempts, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site personnel and emergency responders as directed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned buildings, access points, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help identify irregular conditions and help deter unauthorized activity.
- Communicate professionally with government facility personnel and the public while following confidentiality requirements and reporting security-related concerns according to site procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
- A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
- At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- X-Ray screening experience is preferred.
- Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.
- 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.
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.
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