Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Entry Access

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid training

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Entry Access in Columbia, SC. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, screen visitors, and monitor activity at a government juvenile services location.

Responsibilities include providing professional customer service, using technology to document incidents, and responding to incidents per established protocols. Full-time shifts and hourly pay are offered with scheduling across evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and/or contractors while carrying out security-related procedures.
• Control access to designated buildings by verifying credentials and screening visitors.
• Monitor entry points, alarms, cameras, and communications equipment and report issues.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations following established protocols.
• Conduct regular patrols of buildings, grounds, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Computer/Tablet usage

X-ray screening experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Correctional Facility Officer - Entry Access in 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, screen visitors and belongings, verify credentials, and monitor activity to support a secure environment. You will provide professional customer service, use technology to document and communicate incidents, and may drive as part of assigned duties. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM
• Thur 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sun 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and/or contractors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government juvenile services location.
• Control access to designated buildings, offices, and restricted areas by verifying credentials, screening visitors, maintaining visitor records, and directing authorized individuals in accordance with site procedures.
• Monitor entry points, alarms, cameras, and/or communications equipment; report unusual activity, access concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and contacting emergency services or site leadership when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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...

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.