Security Guard – Department of Juvenile Justice

Allied Universal • Irmo, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Guard – Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government location where you will manage access control, monitor entry activity, and support daily security-related operations with professionalism and strong communication. You will remain visible, conduct routine patrols, and help to deter incidents while delivering outstanding customer service. This is a driving post, offering the opportunity to work with a caring team that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccinations are required.
• A minimum of 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.
• 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.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel by following site-specific access control procedures and security-related policies at a government location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and/or credentials, process visitor access, and document arrivals, departures, and restricted area activity.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, including entrances, perimeters, and common spaces, to help to deter unauthorized access and report security-related concerns.
• Operate access control and communication systems, maintain required logs and reports, and support orderly movement of people and property throughout the location.

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