Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Badging

Allied Universal•Irmo, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Badging in Columbia, South Carolina, you will serve and safeguard clients at a government location. You will help maintain a secure and welcoming environment by managing entry points, verifying credentials, monitoring access activity, and assisting visitors and staff with professional service. The role may also involve routine patrols, maintaining a visible presence to deter incidents, and using technology to document activity. A valid driver’s license is required. This is a full-time position with a stated pay rate of $17.00 per hour. The listed schedule is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 5:45 PM–6:00 AM. Employment is contingent on a background investigation and a drug screen to the extent permitted by law. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local laws and regulations.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located; a driver’s license is required for driving positions only.
At least 6 months of security-related experience.
Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or 21 or older for armed roles.
Possess 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 are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to staff, youth, visitors, and other authorized individuals by following site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorization and credentials, and maintain accurate visitor, vehicle, and access-related logs.
Control access to restricted areas; issue and retrieve visitor credentials or passes as directed; and report access discrepancies or unauthorized-entry attempts to appropriate personnel.
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations, following established notification and response protocols.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entry points, surrounding areas, and perimeter locations to deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.
Use technology to document activity.