Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Entrance Authorization

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 Corrections Security Officer - Entrance Authorization in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer supporting a government juvenile services location. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, maintain accurate visitor and badge records, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help deter security-related incidents. This driving position requires a valid driver’s license. Deliver professional customer service and clear communication while reflecting our agile, reliable, innovative, caring, team-focused, and integrity-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized individuals while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs, and control access to restricted areas in accordance with facility procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and documenting actions taken.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned interior and exterior areas, including perimeter access points, while reporting unusual conditions or policy violations.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required records related to visitor activity, access-control concerns, incidents, and shift operations.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Must meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Customer service experience 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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 our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

Pay

$17.00 / Hour

Schedule

Job Schedule: Tue 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM, Fri 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM, Sun 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM