Juvenile Correctional Security Officer – Entry Authorization

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health benefits

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Security Officer – Entry Authorization to safeguard facilities and support government operations. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, and provide professional customer service to staff and visitors.

This full-time role involves monitoring points, responding to incidents, and maintaining accurate logs under established procedures. A background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Background check and drug screen as required.
• Valid driver’s license per policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, residents, and contractors while following procedures.
• Monitor access points, verify authorizations, and log visits.
• Respond to incidents calmly and follow reporting protocols.
• Conduct patrols of assigned areas to deter unauthorized activity.
• Complete daily activity reports and logs per facility requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Security awareness

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Computer/Tablet proficiency

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. As an Access Control Security Professional at a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify access credentials, monitor activity, and provide professional customer service and communication. This driving position offers the opportunity to support a respectful, orderly environment while helping to deter security-related incidents. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture values teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time

Mon05:45 AM – 06:00 PM

Wed05:45 AM – 06:00 PM

Sun05:45 AM – 06:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, residents, and contractors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.

• Monitor access points, verify authorization, screen visitors and deliveries, maintain visitor records, and control entry and exit in accordance with facility procedures.

• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation protocols.

• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify conditions requiring attention.

• Complete accurate daily activity reports, incident documentation, and access-control logs in accordance with government facility requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.

• Be at least 21 years of age.

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.

• Customer service experience is preferred.

• Comfortably use 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 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.

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 .