Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Badging

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Shift flexibility

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Part-time Juvenile Correctional Security Officer in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on access control, monitoring entry points, and delivering courteous customer service within a government juvenile services environment.

Flexible scheduling supports work-life balance, with shifts posted and managed through our platform. You will support a secure environment, handle incidents professionally, and maintain logs and reports as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of security-related experience.
• Background investigation required.
• Drug screen required.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, residents, visitors, and contractors by following site-specific security procedures and access-control policies.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification, maintain logs, and direct individuals per facility procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents and notify appropriate personnel or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular patrols of assigned areas to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Document daily activities and incidents in accordance with policies.

Skills

Customer service

Security awareness

Computer literacy

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.

Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Badging in Columbia, 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. As an Access Control Security Professional in a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify access, monitor activity, and provide clear, courteous communication to staff and visitors. You will maintain a visible presence, support a secure environment, and help address security-related concerns while delivering exceptional customer service. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where caring, teamwork, innovation, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, residents, visitors, and contractors 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, maintain visitor logs, and direct individuals according to established facility procedures.
• Respond to incidents, unauthorized access attempts, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner; notify appropriate site personnel and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, common areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Document daily activities, access‑control events, incidents, and observations in accordance with Allied Universal and site reporting requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.