Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Access Control

Allied Universal • Irmo, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Access Control in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a government setting, you will help manage entry points, verify authorized access, monitor activity, and support a welcoming environment for staff and visitors. Your visible presence, professional communication, and routine security-related duties will help deter incidents while supporting day-to-day operations. This driving position offers the opportunity to represent Allied Universal’s caring, reliable, and integrity-driven culture through teamwork and service.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Have customer service experience, preferred.
• Have X-ray screening experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth, and authorized contractors while carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government juvenile services location.
• Monitor entry points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs, issue and collect access credentials, and report unauthorized access attempts according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, promptly notifying appropriate personnel and documenting activities as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entrances, exits, and perimeter locations to help identify access-control concerns or unusual activity.
• Maintain clear, accurate records of visitor activity, access-control events, incidents, and shift communications in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
• 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…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED