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 Facility Security Officer - Visitor Access 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, verify credentials, monitor visitor activity, and support a secure, welcoming environment. You will use technology to document access-related activity, communicate professionally with staff and visitors, and respond to security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where a caring culture, teamwork, innovation, and integrity guide every shift.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour
Job Schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to visitors, staff, residents, and authorized personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a juvenile justice location.
- Control access to the facility by verifying identification, confirming authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor entry and exit records.
- Monitor access points, entrances, and restricted areas; report unauthorized access attempts, suspicious activity, and policy violations according to site procedures.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and documenting relevant details.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, common areas, and the facility perimeter to help identify security-related concerns.
Minimum Requirements
- Must meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
- At least 6 months of experience in a security-related role is required.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Customer service 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.
BENEFITS
- 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.
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