Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Check In
About The Position
As a Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Check In in Columbia, South Carolina, you will serve and safeguard clients in a government juvenile services setting. You will manage facility entry points, verify credentials, support badge access procedures, and maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents. The role includes providing professional customer service, communicating with staff and visitors, and documenting security-related activity. It is a driving position. This is a full-time position paying $17.00 per hour. The posted schedule lists Tuesday 5:45 AM–6:00 PM, Wednesday 5:45 PM–6:00 AM, and Saturday 5:45 PM–6:00 AM.
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements; it is required for driving positions.
- Meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
- At least 6 months of security-related experience.
- Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or 21 or older for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Applicants are 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 before employment.
Nice To Haves
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Carry out security-related procedures and site-specific policies, and perform emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Control facility access by verifying identification, monitoring entry and exit points, maintaining visitor records, and following access-control procedures.
- Screen visitors, staff, contractors, and authorized deliveries according to site requirements and applicable government procedures.
- Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations, communicating with site personnel and emergency responders as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned interior and exterior areas, including access points and perimeter locations, and report unusual conditions or policy violations.
- Provide customer service and communicate clearly with staff and visitors.
- Document security-related activity.
Benefits
- Retirement savings plan, including 401(k) plans for full-time positions.
- Medical/health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Access to additional shifts through exclusive technology.
- Paid training and career growth opportunities.
- Employee discounts through the Perks Program.
- Schedules that fit personal life goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
