Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Part Time Access
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 - Part Time 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 Officer at a government facility, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor visitor activity, and support a secure, welcoming environment for staff and guests. You will maintain a visible presence, communicate professionally, and use technology to document security-related activity. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile team, where integrity, reliability, innovation, and teamwork guide every shift.
Requirements
- Must meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
- Have at least six 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
- Experience using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and authorized contractors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Monitor access points, verify identification and authorization, manage visitor entry procedures, and maintain accurate access-control records in accordance with facility requirements.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, promptly communicating concerns through established reporting channels.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entrances, and perimeter locations to help identify unauthorized access, unusual activity, and security-related concerns.
- Assist with maintaining an orderly government juvenile justice facility environment by following post orders, documenting observations, and coordinating with facility personnel and/or emergency responders as needed.
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…
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
