Youth Detention Security Officer - Site Monitor

Allied Universal•Irmo, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Youth Detention Security Officer - Site Monitor in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients 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 is a driving position and requires a valid driver’s license. The position is full-time and pays $17.00 per hour. The schedule is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM.

Requirements

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.
Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 or older for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Applicants are 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 is required for driving positions.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience.
X-Ray screening experience.
Comfort using a computer or tablet.

Responsibilities

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 calmly and professionally to incidents, unauthorized access attempts, alarms, and critical situations; 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 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.