Juvenile Detention Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks a Juvenile Detention Officer in Columbia, SC to safeguard youth and staff, manage access points, screen visitors, and uphold facility procedures with professionalism.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma, and DPSS/DHS clearance; at least six months of security experience; background check and drug screen; X-ray screening preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license in the job location.
• DPSS/DHS requirements including TB test and MMR vaccinations.
• At least six months of security-related experience.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Armed/unarmed age requirements: 18+/21+ as applicable.
• Licensing requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, contractors, and youth program personnel while enforcing access-control procedures and security-related policies.
• Monitor entry/exit points, verify IDs, maintain visitor logs, and direct individuals per facility procedures.
• Screen personnel and property in accordance with post orders and government facility requirements.
• Respond to incidents and notify site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points and perimeter locations and report unusual activity or damage.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Computer/Tablet experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray screening equipment

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 Detention Officer 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 juvenile services location, you will manage entry points, screen visitors and property, monitor activity, and maintain a professional presence that helps deter incidents. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while supporting a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity and delivers through teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sat 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sun 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, contractors, and youth-related program personnel while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and security-related policies.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs, and direct individuals according to established facility procedures.
• Screen personnel, visitors, and permitted property in accordance with post orders and applicable government facility requirements.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, surrounding areas, and perimeter locations, reporting unusual activity, damaged equipment, or policy concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Must meet DPSS/DHS requirements, including a tuberculosis test and MMR vaccinations.
• At least six months of security-related experience is required.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• X-ray screening 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 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.