Youth Facility Security Officer

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 in Columbia, SC
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government location where you will help manage access control, verify credentials, monitor entry activity, and support daily security-related operations. This role offers the chance to stay visible, communicate with professionalism, and provide outstanding customer service while working as part of a team.

Guided by our agile, reliable, and innovative culture, you will put people first and act with integrity every day.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

• Tue: 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM
• Sat: 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM
• Sun: 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

• Provide customer service by carrying out site‑specific procedures, access control protocols, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, and help deter unauthorized access to restricted areas.
• Respond to incidents, policy concerns, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner while documenting relevant security‑related activity.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout assigned buildings, grounds, and perimeter areas, noting unusual conditions and reporting concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Support visitor processing, maintain access logs and/or related records, and communicate professionally with staff, contractors, and members of the public regarding site rules and procedures.

• A current DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccinations are required.
• At least 6 months of security‑related experience is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Access control and badge experience 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.

• 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.

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.