Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Entry Control

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 Officer - Entry Control in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a government location. You will help manage access control, monitor assigned areas, and support a professional environment through visible presence, routine patrols, and strong communication. In this role, you will help to deter security-related incidents while delivering customer service and working as part of a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, care, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, and help to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to post orders.
• Document visitor, staff, and contractor activity, maintain accurate logs, and communicate security-related information to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, observing conditions and reporting unusual activity, hazards, and/or policy violations.

Requirements

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

• Tuesday: 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM
• Wednesday: 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM
• Thursday: 05:45 AM - 06:00 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: 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.