Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Badge Access

Allied Universal • Irmo, SC

1d • 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 - Badge Access in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. As an Access Control Security Professional at a government juvenile services location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor visitor activity, and support a secure, welcoming environment. You will use computer or tablet systems, communicate professionally with staff and visitors, and help address security-related concerns. This driving position offers the opportunity to represent Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first culture with integrity and teamwork.

Requirements

• At least six 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

• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and youth residents by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities within a government juvenile services location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorized access credentials, maintain visitor logs, and direct individuals according to established facility procedures.
• Respond to incidents, prohibited-entry attempts, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, surrounding grounds, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Document daily activities, incidents, access-control issues, and unusual observations in clear, accurate reports.

Benefits

• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED