Juvenile Detention Officer - Entrance Processing

Allied Universal•Ridgeville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Juvenile Detention Officer - Entrance Processing in Ridgeville, South Carolina, you will provide security services at a government juvenile services location. You will manage access control, verify credentials, monitor entry points, and help maintain an orderly environment. The position involves remaining visible to deter security-related incidents, communicating professionally with staff and visitors, and using technology to document activities. It is a driving position that emphasizes dependable service, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 years of age or older for armed roles.
Meet COLA DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions and must be valid in the state where the job is located.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Licensing requirements may apply under state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

Access-control and badge experience.
Comfort using a computer or tablet.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and authorized personnel while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities.
Monitor access points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs, issue and retrieve credentials as directed, and control entry and exit according to site procedures.
Observe and report unusual activity, prohibited items, access-control concerns, and facility policy violations to appropriate site personnel and/or Allied Universal leadership.
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, following established emergency response procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned interior areas, exterior grounds, access points, and perimeter areas; document observations and complete required reports.