Youth Supervision Security Officer

Youth Supervision Security Officer Job in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina

Position Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Morning Req ID: 2026-1700297

Work Days Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Date posted: 10/09/2026

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 Supervision Security Officer in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing visitor access, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide outstanding customer service and clear communication while supporting a professional, welcoming atmosphere. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first, work together, and act with integrity.

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTime

Tue05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

Wed05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

Thur05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and residents by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Control access to the government juvenile justice location by verifying identification and authorization, monitoring entry and exit points, and maintaining visitor logs in accordance with established procedures.
• Screen visitors, deliveries, and authorized property as directed by location policies, escalating irregularities or prohibited items to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and notifying supervisors and/or designated personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entry points, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort 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 and Health

Benefits

• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

• 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.

• If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department.