Juvenile Correctional Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 6 months of security-related experience.
• A valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements; required for driving positions.
• At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 years or older for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable law.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and other authorized individuals while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency-response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorization, maintain visitor logs, and control access to restricted areas according to facility procedures.
• Screen visitors, deliveries, and authorized personnel as required by site policy, and direct individuals to appropriate locations within the facility.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations, notifying appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, surrounding areas, and the facility perimeter to deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance access.
• Paid training.
• Career-growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts through the Perks Program.
• Access to technology for viewing and claiming additional shifts.
• Schedules described as fitting personal life goals.