Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Entry Authorization

Allied Universal • Irmo, SC

3d • 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. As an Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify access credentials, monitor activity, and support a secure environment for staff and visitors. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly, and remain visible to help deter security-related incidents. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

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

• X-Ray screening experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized individuals at a government juvenile services location by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and policies.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials as directed, and maintain accurate access-related logs.
• Control access to restricted areas, screen visitors and deliveries in accordance with established procedures, and report unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and support emergency response activities as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, surrounding areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

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