Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Visitor Intake

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 - Visitor Intake in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in government locations by managing access control, monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, and supporting security-related protocols with professionalism and strong communication. You will remain visible, assist visitors and staff, and help deter incidents while delivering outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, verifying identification, screening visitors, and monitoring entry and exit activity at a government location.
• Respond to incidents, policy concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including communicating with staff, visitors, and emergency personnel as appropriate.
• Monitor doors, gates, checkpoints, and restricted areas to help support authorized access, document unusual activity, and report security-related concerns according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, observing for maintenance issues, unsecured access points, and other conditions that may require notification or follow-up.
• Maintain accurate logs, visitor records, and incident documentation, and follow post orders and client-specific guidelines related to youth services and government operations.

Requirements

• COLA, DPSS, and DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccinations are required.
• Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• 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

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Pay

$17.00 / Hour

Schedule

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