Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Access Control

Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Access Control

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Access Control in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a government setting, you will help manage entry points, verify authorized access, monitor activity, and support a welcoming environment for staff and visitors. Your visible presence, professional communication, and routine security-related duties will help deter incidents while supporting day-to-day operations. This driving position offers the opportunity to represent Allied Universal’s caring, reliable, and integrity-driven culture through teamwork and service.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day

Time

Mon

05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

Tue

05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

Sat

05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth, and authorized contractors while carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government juvenile services location.
• Monitor entry points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs, issue and collect access credentials, and report unauthorized access attempts according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, promptly notifying appropriate personnel and documenting activities as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entrances, exits, and perimeter locations to help identify access-control concerns or unusual activity.
• Maintain clear, accurate records of visitor activity, access-control events, incidents, and shift communications in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Have customer service experience, preferred.
• Have X-ray screening experience, preferred.
• 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.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable 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.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1700953