Juvenile Detention Officer - Access Control

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 Detention Officer - Access Control
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** 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 location, you will help maintain a secure environment by managing visitor entry, verifying credentials, issuing badges, monitoring access points, and communicating professionally with staff and guests. You will use computer systems to document activity, support security-related procedures, and help deter unauthorized access.

Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

** Position Type:
Full Time*
* ** Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour*
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* Job Schedule:

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* ** Day*
* ** Time*
* Wed
05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

Thur
05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

Fri
05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

** What You'll Do:*
* + Provide customer service to staff, visitors, residents, and/or contractors by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.

+ Monitor entrances, exits, visitor reception areas, and access points; verify identification and authorization in accordance with established procedures.

+ Maintain visitor logs, issue and collect credentials or passes, and communicate access concerns to appropriate site personnel.

+ Respond to incidents, unauthorized access attempts, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while following established reporting procedures.

+ Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, facilities, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

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* Minimum Requirements:

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* + Meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.

+ Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.

+ Customer service experience is preferred.

+ Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.

+ Access control and badge 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:*
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** Smart Tools:
** Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.

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** Career Growth:
** Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.

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** Financial and

Health Benefits:

** Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

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** 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...

** 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:
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** Job :*
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* Location:

** United States-South Carolina-Columbia

** Job Category:
** Security Officer