Juvenile Correctional Security Officer

Juvenile Correctional Security Officer
- Full Time

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 Juvenile Correctional Security Officer
- Full Time in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a government juvenile services location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor visitor activity, and maintain a professional presence that helps deter incidents. This driving post requires a valid driver's license.

You will deliver exceptional customer service and clear communication while supporting a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity and puts people first.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time

Mon 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

Wed 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

Fri 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, residents, and contractors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, screen visitors in accordance with facility procedures, and maintain accurate access-related logs.
• Control access to restricted areas, issue and retrieve authorized credentials or keys as assigned, and report unauthorized access attempts or policy violations.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, promptly notifying appropriate site personnel and emergency responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and the perimeter to identify and report security-related concerns, unusual activity, or facility hazards.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Have at least six months of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is 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…