Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Entry Control

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 - Entry Control 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 Officer at a government location, you will help maintain a secure, welcoming environment by managing entry points, verifying credentials, monitoring access, and communicating professionally with staff and visitors. You will support security-related operations through visible presence, routine patrols, and incident reporting while helping to deter unauthorized activity. This is a driving position. 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.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable 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.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, residents, and other authorized individuals while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government juvenile services location.
• Control access to the facility by verifying identification, credentials, and authorization; documenting visitor entry and exit; issuing visitor passes; and directing individuals in accordance with site procedures.
• Monitor entry points, access-control systems, alarms, and cameras as assigned; report unusual activity, unauthorized access attempts, and equipment concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and notification procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned interior and exterior areas, including entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations, to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

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