Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Entry Authorization

Allied Universal • Irmo, SC

5d • 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 Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a government location supporting juvenile services. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, conduct routine patrols, and provide professional customer service and communication. This driving position offers the opportunity to help maintain a secure environment while demonstrating our agile, reliable, innovative, people-first culture, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• 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

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized individuals while carrying out site-specific, security-related procedures, access control policies, and emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor entry records, and direct individuals according to established facility procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through appropriate channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entry points, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, or policy violations.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and access-related concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

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