Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Access Control

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Paid training programs

Career growth opportunities

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Access Control to safeguard youth, staff, and visitors at a government juvenile services location. You will manage entry points, verify IDs, issue credentials, and respond to incidents with professionalism.

The role is full-time, hourly, with an evening/night and weekend schedule. Candidates should meet minimum requirements including a valid driver’s license and at least six months of security experience.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required in the job location state.
• At least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• X-ray screening experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth, and authorized contractors while carrying out access-control procedures and site policies.
• Monitor entry points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs, issue and collect access credentials, and report unauthorized access attempts.
• Respond to incidents calmly and professionally and document activities as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas to identify access-control concerns or unusual activity.
• Maintain clear records of visitor activity, access-control events, incidents, and shift communications.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Computer skills

X-ray screening experience

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 Security Officer - Access Control in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a government setting, you will help manage entry points, verify authorized access, monitor activity, and support a welcoming environment for staff and visitors. Your visible presence, professional communication, and routine security-related duties will help deter incidents while supporting day-to-day operations. This driving position offers the opportunity to represent Allied Universal’s caring, reliable, and integrity-driven culture through teamwork and service.

Position Type:

Full Time

Pay Rate:

$17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth, and authorized contractors while carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government juvenile services location.
• Monitor entry points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs, issue and collect access credentials, and report unauthorized access attempts according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, promptly notifying appropriate personnel and documenting activities as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entrances, exits, and perimeter locations to help identify access-control concerns or unusual activity.
• Maintain clear, accurate records of visitor activity, access-control events, incidents, and shift communications in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

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