Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Badge Access

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Paid training programs

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a part-time Juvenile Corrections Security Officer in Columbia, SC. You will manage access control at a government juvenile services location, verify credentials, and support a secure environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring entry points, assisting staff and visitors, and maintaining logs. The role offers part-time hours with a pay rate of $17.00 per hour and opportunities for training and career growth.

Qualifications

• At least six months of security-related experience required.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required per policy.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors and youth residents while following access-control procedures.
• Monitor entry/exit points, verify credentials, maintain visitor logs, and direct individuals per procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents and notify appropriate personnel or responders as needed.
• Conduct regular/patrols of access points, grounds, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and observations in reports.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge access

Computer/tablet literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control 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.

Job Description

As a Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Badge Access 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Security Professional at a government juvenile services location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor visitor activity, and support a secure, welcoming environment. You will use computer or tablet systems, communicate professionally with staff and visitors, and help address security-related concerns. This driving position offers the opportunity to represent Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first culture with integrity and teamwork.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and youth residents by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities within a government juvenile services location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorized access credentials, maintain visitor logs, and direct individuals according to established facility procedures.
• Respond to incidents, prohibited-entry attempts, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, surrounding grounds, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Document daily activities, incidents, access-control issues, and unusual observations in clear, accurate reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least six months of security-related experience is required.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is 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 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…

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.