Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Unarmed

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Unarmed in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on safeguarding clients across government and related facilities while providing courteous, professional service to staff and visitors.

The position offers full-time evening/night shifts with the company’s safety-first culture, smart tools for shift access, and ongoing paid training to advance within security services.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• At least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required as per federal, state, and local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized youth services personnel by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and control access to the facility by verifying identification, confirming authorization, maintaining visitor logs, and directing individuals in accordance with established procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document events as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entry points, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.
• Maintain accurate daily activity reports, incident reports, and access-control records in accordance with site procedures.

Skills

Customer service experience

Valid driver's license

Security-related experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 - Unarmed in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify access credentials, monitor activity, and support a welcoming, secure environment for staff and visitors. This driving position offers the opportunity to provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly, and help deter incidents while representing Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first culture with integrity and teamwork.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

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

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized youth services personnel by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and control access to the facility by verifying identification, confirming authorization, maintaining visitor logs, and directing individuals in accordance with established procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document events as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entry points, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.
• Maintain accurate daily activity reports, incident reports, and access-control records in accordance with site procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using 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.

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.