Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Access Monitor

Allied Universal • Irmo, SC

2d • 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 Corrections Security Officer - Access Monitor in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Security Officer at a government juvenile services location, you will manage access control, verify credentials, issue badges, and monitor entry points to help maintain a secure environment. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly with staff and visitors, and support security-related operations with integrity and teamwork. This is a driving position requiring a valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Have at least six months of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and youth-related program personnel by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and visitor access points; verify authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate entry and exit records in accordance with location procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; promptly communicate observations to designated personnel and/or emergency responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned buildings, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain required logs for visitor activity, incidents, and other security-related observations.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED