Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Visitor Intake

Allied Universal • Columbia, SC

21h • 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 - Visitor Intake in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal in a government location where you will help manage access control, monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support security-related protocols with professionalism and strong communication. In this role, you will remain visible, assist visitors and staff, and help to deter incidents while delivering outstanding service. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team values integrity, collaboration, and a people-first culture.

Requirements

• COLA, DPSS, and DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccinations are required.
• Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, verifying identification, screening visitors, and monitoring entry and exit activity at a government location.
• Respond to incidents, policy concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including communicating with staff, visitors, and emergency personnel as appropriate.
• Monitor doors, gates, checkpoints, and restricted areas to help support authorized access, document unusual activity, and report security-related concerns according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, observing for maintenance issues, unsecured access points, and other conditions that may require notification or follow-up.
• Maintain accurate logs, visitor records, and incident documentation, and follow post orders and client-specific guidelines related to youth services and government operations.

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