Youth Detention Security Officer - Site Monitor

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 AMFri
05:45 PM - 06:00 AMSat
05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

• 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.

• 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.

• 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: