Youth Facility Security Officer - Badge Intake

Allied Universal • Irmo, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Facility Security Officer - Badge Intake in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Allied Universal officer at a government juvenile services location, you will manage access points, verify credentials, monitor entry activity, and conduct routine patrols to help deter incidents. You will maintain a professional presence, communicate clearly with staff and visitors, and support a caring, orderly environment. This driving post calls for reliability, teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

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+ 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, residents, and/or contractors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities at a government juvenile services location.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for entry, maintaining visitor logs, issuing credentials as assigned, and directing individuals according to facility procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and documenting activities in accordance with site policies.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, building areas, and perimeter locations to help identify unauthorized access, policy concerns, and/or unusual activity.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required records related to access-control activity, incidents, visitor management, and shift observations.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED