Youth Detention Security Officer - Site Monitor

Allied Universal • Ridgeville, SC

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Youth Detention Security Officer - Site Monitor in Ridgeville, South Carolina. The role serves a government location, managing access points and helping maintain an orderly environment for staff and youth. It involves providing customer service, verifying credentials, monitoring visitor activity, addressing security-related concerns, and representing Allied Universal’s culture of care, reliability, integrity, and teamwork. This is a driving position.

The schedule is Friday and Sunday, 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM. The pay rate is $17.00 per hour. The position includes access to a shift-claiming platform and offers paid training and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located; a valid driver’s license is required for driving positions.
• Must meet DPSS/DHS requirements, including a tuberculosis test and MMR vaccinations.
• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 years of age 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 may apply before employment, subject to state and/or local laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and other authorized individuals while carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, screen authorized visitors and deliveries, and maintain accurate access-related logs and records.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, follow established procedures, and notify appropriate personnel.
• Observe activity at assigned access points to deter unauthorized access and prohibited items, and report suspicious or unusual conditions.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and perimeter locations, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns.

Benefits

• Paid training and career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan participation.
• Employee discounts through the Perks Program.
• Health insurance and 401(k) plans are listed for full-time positions; this role is part-time.
• Schedules designed to fit personal life goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED