Juvenile Corrections Security Guard - Entry Screening

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.

About the role

As a Juvenile Corrections Security Guard - Entry Screening in Union, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in government and other industries. You will help manage access control, monitor entry points, verify badges and credentials, and support daily operations through strong communication and customer service. In this role, you will remain visible, conduct routine patrols, and help to deter security-related incidents.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, contractors, and/or vendors by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and credentials, control authorized access, and help to deter unauthorized entry into restricted and/or controlled areas.
• Respond to incidents, policy concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting relevant details and communicating with site contacts as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, observing for unusual activity, access control issues, and other security-related concerns.
• Support intake and visitor processing activities, maintain accurate access logs and/or reports, and follow established procedures for screening, escorts, and movement throughout the location.

Requirements

• A tuberculosis test and MMR vaccinations are required in accordance with DPSS/DHS COLA requirements.
• Security-related experience of at least 6 months is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• 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.

Pay

$17.00 / hour

Schedule

• Daytime
• Monday: 06:45 AM - 07:00 PM
• Saturday: 06:45 AM - 07:00 PM
• Sunday: 06:45 AM - 07:00 PM

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to 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: Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.