Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Access Authorization

Allied Universal; Ridgeville (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance?

401k plans

Flexible schedule

Training programs

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a part-time Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Access Authorization in Ridgeville, SC. You will help manage entry points, verify credentials, and support a secure environment for staff and visitors, while delivering strong customer service.

Responsibilities include monitoring access, maintaining records, reporting incidents, and conducting patrols. Applicants should meet minimum requirements and be prepared for a background check and possible drug screen.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months security-related experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license where the job is located.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and youth residents while following site access procedures.
• Monitor entry points, verify credentials, maintain visitor records, and direct individuals as required.
• Control access to restricted areas and report incidents or policy violations.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and emergencies per established protocols.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, facility areas, and perimeter locations.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

Computer use

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Tablet/PC usage

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 Security Officer - Access Authorization in Ridgeville, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and support a secure environment for staff and visitors. This driving position offers the opportunity to provide outstanding customer service, communicate professionally, and use technology to document security-related information. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, innovation, and a people-first culture guide every shift.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue: 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sat: 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and/or authorized personnel while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and policies.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorization, maintain visitor records, and direct individuals in accordance with facility procedures.
• Control access to restricted areas and report unauthorized access attempts, suspicious activity, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, facility areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Must meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.