Juvenile Detention Officer - Unarmed

Allied Universal•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an unarmed Juvenile Detention Officer at a government juvenile justice location in Columbia, South Carolina, you will help safeguard the site by providing customer service while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities. The role includes monitoring access points, verifying identification and authorization, managing visitor entry, and keeping accurate access-related records. You will control entry and exit at assigned posts, report security concerns, respond to incidents, and patrol assigned areas.

Requirements

Meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
As a condition of employment, submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
As a condition of employment, submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and members of the public while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government juvenile justice location.
Monitor access points, verify identification and authorization, manage visitor entry procedures, and maintain accurate access-related records in accordance with site policies.
Control entry and exit at assigned posts and report unauthorized access attempts, suspicious activity, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations, following established post orders and notification procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned interior areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter locations to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.