Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Entry Authorization

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Entry Authorization in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on access control, credential verification, and professional customer service at a government location supporting juvenile services.

You will manage entry points, conduct patrols, and respond to incidents, with a team‑oriented, people‑first culture. Position is full time with a pay rate of $17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of security-related experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license as per policy.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen per law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff and visitors at the site.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials and authorization.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations.
• Conduct patrols of assigned areas and report concerns.
• Prepare clear reports and communicate observations to management.

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 - Entry Authorization in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a government location supporting juvenile services. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, conduct routine patrols, and provide professional customer service and communication. This driving position offers the opportunity to help maintain a secure environment while demonstrating our agile, reliable, innovative, people-first culture, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

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

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized individuals while carrying out site-specific, security-related procedures, access control policies, and emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor entry records, and direct individuals according to established facility procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through appropriate channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entry points, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, or policy violations.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and access-related concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• 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.

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