Youth Facility Security Officer - Credential Check
Allied UniversalAbout the role
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 - Credential Check in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal at a government location where you will help manage access control activities, monitor entry points, conduct routine patrols, and support a secure environment through strong customer service and communication. In this driving post, you will remain visible to help deter security-related incidents while working as part of an agile, reliable team that puts people first and acts with integrity.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeWed05:45 PM - 06:00 AMThur05:45 PM - 06:00 AMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, screening visitors, verifying identification, and documenting entry and exit activity at a government location.
- Monitor assigned entrances, exits, gates, and restricted areas to help support authorized access for staff, visitors, vendors, and/or contractors in accordance with post orders and facility policies.
- Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency personnel when appropriate.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter to help identify security-related concerns, policy violations, and/or maintenance issues that should be reported.
- Prepare accurate logs, reports, and incident documentation related to access control activity, visitor processing, key or credential accountability, and other security-related duties.
Minimum Requirements:
- A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
- Security-related experience of 6+ months is required.
- Be 21+ years of age.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- X-ray screening 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- 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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