Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - 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 Officer - Entry Screening in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in government locations by managing access points, monitoring assigned areas, and conducting routine patrols to support a secure environment. This driving post requires visibility, assistance with security-related concerns, and outstanding customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government location.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas to manage authorized access, verify identification and/or credentials, and document visitor activity in accordance with site protocols.
• Respond to incidents, policy concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or public officials as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, observing for unusual activity, unsecured entry points, and other security-related concerns.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports related to access activity, incidents, and daily observations, and help support orderly operations through consistent application of post instructions.

Requirements

• Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Hold a valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet (preferred).
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Pass a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet any licensing requirements subject to state and/or local laws and regulations, which may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Pay

$17.00 / Hour

Schedule

• Wednesday: 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM
• Thursday: 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM
• Friday: 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

Benefits

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts for extra earnings.
• Paid training and career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.