Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Check In

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC seeks a Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Check In to support government site access control. You will verify credentials, manage visitor badges, patrol, and respond to incidents while maintaining a professional, approachable presence on site.

The role requires at least six months of security experience, a valid driver's license, and high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Six months of security experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles where applicable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, residents, and vendors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities at a government juvenile services location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate access-control logs and records.
• Control access to restricted areas in accordance with established procedures and report unauthorized entry attempts, suspicious activity, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, contacting emergency services and/or site leadership when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and the perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and document observations.

Skills

Security experience

Valid driver’s license

Computer use

Customer service

Access control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Check Inin Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and provide professional assistance to visitors and staff. You will maintain a visible presence, communicate clearly, and help deter security-related incidents while supporting a welcoming environment. This is a driving position. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative team puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:
DayTimeTue05:45 AM - 06:00 PMWed05:45 PM - 06:00 AMThur05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, residents, and vendors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities at a government juvenile services location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials as directed, and maintain accurate access-control logs and records.
• Control access to restricted areas in accordance with established procedures and report unauthorized entry attempts, suspicious activity, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures and contacting emergency services and/or site leadership when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity, identify security-related concerns, and document observations.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least six months of security-related experience is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• 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.

Why Join Us:

• 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.

BENEFITS:

• 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

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.