Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Badging

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Junior Correctional Security Officer - Badging to serve and safeguard government juvenile justice locations. You will manage access control, verify credentials, monitor entry points, and respond to incidents with professionalism.

This full-time role requires a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma, and at least 6 months of security experience; background check and drug screen are part of employment; on-site shifts with morning/afternoon

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, staff, and authorized personnel while carrying out access-control procedures.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs and control access to restricted areas.
• Respond to incidents calmly and follow reporting procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and report security concerns.
• Document incidents and communicate information to site leadership and emergency personnel.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Badge access 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.

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 Junior Correctional Security Officer - Badging 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 maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing visitor access, and communicating professionally with staff and guests. This driving position offers the opportunity to support security-related operations through visible presence, routine patrols, and timely reporting. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeThur05:45 AM - 06:00 PMFri05:45 AM - 06:00 PMSat05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, staff, and authorized personnel while carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs, and help control access to restricted areas within a government juvenile justice location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and notification procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entry points, and the facility perimeter to identify and report security-related concerns.
• Document incidents, access-control activities, and unusual observations accurately and communicate relevant information to site leadership and/or emergency personnel.

Minimum Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service 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.