Youth Facility Security Officer - Access Entry

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Youth Facility Security Officer - Access Entry 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 manage access control, verify credentials, monitor entry activity, and support a professional, orderly environment. In this role, you will remain visible, conduct routine patrols, and provide strong customer service and communication that help to deter security-related incidents. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first and delivers through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed05:45 AM - 06:00 PMSat05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, identification checks, and security-related policies at a government location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, manage visitor logs, and help to deter unauthorized access in accordance with post orders and location requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency responders when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, observing for unusual activity, unsecured areas, and/or policy violations, with working conditions varying by assignment.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports of daily activities, access control events, and incidents, and report maintenance concerns, hazards, and/or suspicious behavior through established channels.

Minimum Requirements:

• A tuberculosis test and MMR vaccinations are required in accordance with COLA, DPSS, and DHS requirements.
• Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge 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.

Closing

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:

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Requisition ID

2026-1632799