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 facility, you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, controlling access, and communicating professionally with staff and visitors. You will remain highly visible to help deter security-related incidents while delivering exceptional customer service. This driving position offers the opportunity to represent Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour
Job Schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to staff, visitors, residents, and/or contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities at a government juvenile services location.
- Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, manage visitor sign-in processes, and control access to restricted areas in accordance with established procedures.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site personnel and/or emergency responders as directed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entry points, parking areas, and the perimeter to identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.
- Maintain accurate activity logs, visitor records, incident reports, and other required documentation while communicating professionally with site personnel and the public.
Minimum Requirements
- Meet COLA DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
- Have at least six months of security-related experience.
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
- Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
- Have customer service experience, 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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