Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Full Time

About 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 Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Full Time 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 juvenile services location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor visitor activity, and maintain a professional presence that helps deter incidents. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license. You will deliver exceptional customer service and clear communication while supporting a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity and puts people first.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, residents, and contractors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, screen visitors in accordance with facility procedures, and maintain accurate access-related logs.
• Control access to restricted areas, issue and retrieve authorized credentials or keys as assigned, and report unauthorized access attempts or policy violations.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, promptly notifying appropriate site personnel and emergency responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and the perimeter to identify and report security-related concerns, unusual activity, or facility hazards.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• At least six months of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service 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.

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Discounts on top brands and services through the 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 the perks program to favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more.

Pay

$17.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, daytime schedule:

• Monday: 5:45 AM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesday: 5:45 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: 5:45 AM – 6:00 PM