Security Officer - Juvenile Facility

Allied Universal • Ridgeville, SC

2d • 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 Security Officer - Juvenile Facility in Ridgeville, 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 help manage access control, monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support daily security-related operations with professionalism and care. This is a driving post, requiring a valid driver's license in the job state. As part of a team that values being agile, reliable, and innovative, you will put people first while acting with integrity.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• A COLA 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, monitoring access points, and supporting emergency response activities when appropriate at a government location.
• Verify identification, credentials, and visitor authorizations before granting entry, and document arrivals, departures, deliveries, and/or denied access in accordance with site policies.
• Monitor entrances, exits, gates, and screening areas to help to deter unauthorized access, and report unusual activity, policy violations, and/or security-related concerns to site contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with controlled movement of visitors, staff, and/or contractors as directed by site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around entry areas, buildings, and perimeter locations, noting hazards, equipment issues, and/or suspicious activity and communicating observations through required reports.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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