Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Entry Authorization

Allied Universal • Irmo, SC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

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 Correctional Security Officer - Entry Authorization 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 Officer at a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and assist visitors with professionalism and clear communication. You will help maintain an orderly environment, support security-related operations, and use your valid driver’s license as needed for this driving position. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where caring, teamwork, innovation, and integrity guide every interaction.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, residents, visitors, and/or vendors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access to the facility by monitoring entry points, verifying authorization, screening visitors and/or deliveries as required, and maintaining visitor and access logs.
• Help to deter unauthorized entry by observing access-control systems, reporting malfunctioning equipment, and escalating access concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicating with appropriate facility personnel and emergency responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, interior areas, and perimeter locations while documenting observations and reporting unusual activity.

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