Youth Detention Security Officer - Checkpoint

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 - Checkpoint in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal in a government location as a driving post where you will monitor access points, verify credentials, patrol assigned areas, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. In this access control role, you will help support a secure environment through visible presence, teamwork, and strong judgment. Bring your reliability, agility, and integrity to a caring, innovative team that puts people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control protocols, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a government location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and credentials, and help to control access for employees, visitors, contractors, and/or authorized personnel.
• Screen visitors, deliveries, and property according to site policies, document activity, and report unusual incidents or policy violations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations with professionalism, following post orders and communicating with site contacts and public agencies as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter to help to identify security-related concerns, unauthorized activity, and/or maintenance issues.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• 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.
• 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.

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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