Juvenile Correctional Security Officer

Allied Universal•Irmo, SC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Juvenile Correctional Security Officer in Columbia, South Carolina, you will serve and safeguard clients at a government location. In this access-control role, you will help maintain a secure environment by managing visitor entry, verifying credentials, monitoring access points, and providing professional customer service. The position involves driving and requires a valid driver's license. You will support security operations through clear communication, teamwork, and integrity while representing Allied Universal's people-first culture.

Requirements

At least six months of security-related experience.
A valid driver's license, as required for driving positions and in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 years of age or older for armed roles.
A high school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Licensing requirements may apply before employment, subject to state and/or local laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Access-control and badge experience.
Customer-service experience.
Comfort using a computer or tablet.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to clients, staff, visitors, and authorized personnel while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, access-control requirements, and appropriate emergency-response activities.
Monitor and control access points by verifying identification, credentials, authorizations, and visitor documentation in accordance with site procedures.
Maintain accurate logs of visitor entry and exit, access-related activity, incidents, and other required records.
Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations, and promptly communicate concerns to appropriate site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, access points, and the surrounding perimeter to identify unauthorized activity or conditions requiring attention.