Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Credential Desk

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.

As a Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Credential Desk 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 location, you will help manage entry points, verify badges and credentials, and support a professional, respectful experience for staff and visitors. You may also conduct routine patrols and respond to security-related concerns while staying visible to help discourage incidents.

At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to a driving post.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Thur
05:45 AM - 06:00 PMSat
05:45 AM - 06:00 PMSun
05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and authorized personnel by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, government location policies, and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and credentials, screen visitors, and maintain required logs and documentation for restricted and/or controlled areas.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through proper channels and supporting site personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, observing for unusual activity, unsecured access points, and other conditions that may require security-related attention.
• Help to deter unauthorized access by enforcing post orders, following established check-in and property control procedures, and reporting policy violations and/or suspicious behavior.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• You must be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

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: