Youth Detention Security Officer - Visitor Access

Allied Universal•Union, SC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Youth Detention Security Officer - Visitor Access in Union, South Carolina, you will serve and safeguard clients at a government location as an Access Control Officer. You will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and provide professional customer service and communication to visitors and staff. Your visible presence and attention to detail will help deter security-related incidents while supporting a welcoming environment. This is a full-time position paying $17.00 per hour. The stated schedule is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM.

Requirements

Must meet DPSS/DHS requirements for tuberculosis testing and MMR vaccinations.
At least 6 months of security-related experience.
At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
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 prior to employment, subject to state and/or local laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Comfort using a computer or tablet.
Access control and badge experience.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and other authorized individuals while carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
Monitor and control access points by verifying identification, credentials, visitor authorization, and entry and exit documentation in accordance with facility requirements.
Maintain awareness of authorized movement throughout the location and report unauthorized access attempts, suspicious activity, policy violations, and unusual conditions to appropriate personnel.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and escalation procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, surrounding areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.