Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Part Time Access

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools: claim additional shifts

Career Growth: training and growth

Financial Benefits: retirement plan

Exclusive Perks: discounts through Per

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Part Time Access to safeguard youth residents and staff. Responsibilities include controlling entry points, verifying credentials, and maintaining a secure, welcoming environment within a government juvenile justice facility.

You will join a flexible, collaborative team with a part-time schedule and access to our Shift-claiming platform, plus ongoing training and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Six months security-related experience is required.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer or tablet experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and contractors per access-control procedures.
• Monitor access points, verify IDs, manage visitor entry and maintain records.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and security concerns with proper reporting.
• Conduct patrols of assigned areas to identify unauthorized access or activity.
• Assist in maintaining a secure government juvenile facility by following post orders.

Skills

Security experience

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Age requirement 18+ / 21+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Badge 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 Corrections Security Officer - Part Time 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 Officer at a government facility, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor visitor activity, and support a secure, welcoming environment for staff and guests. You will maintain a visible presence, communicate professionally, and use technology to document security-related activity. Join Allied Universal's caring, agile team, where integrity, reliability, innovation, and teamwork guide every shift.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and authorized contractors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and authorization, manage visitor entry procedures, and maintain accurate access-control records in accordance with facility requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, promptly communicating concerns through established reporting channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entrances, and perimeter locations to help identify unauthorized access, unusual activity, and security-related concerns.
• Assist with maintaining an orderly government juvenile justice facility environment by following post orders, documenting observations, and coordinating with facility personnel and/or emergency responders as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
• Have at least six months of security-related experience.
• Experience using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• 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 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.