Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Badging

Allied Universal • Columbia, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Badging 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. As an Access Control Security Professional in a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify access, monitor activity, and provide clear, courteous communication to staff and visitors. You will maintain a visible presence, support a secure environment, and help address security-related concerns while delivering exceptional customer service. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where caring, teamwork, innovation, and integrity guide every shift.

Requirements

• Meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• 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

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, residents, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities at a government juvenile services location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs, and direct individuals according to established facility procedures.
• Respond to incidents, unauthorized access attempts, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site personnel and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, common areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Document daily activities, access-control events, incidents, and observations in accordance with Allied Universal and site reporting requirements.

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…

What This Job Offers

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