Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Part Time Access

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 - Part Time Access in Columbia, SC
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more:  As an Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help maintain a welcoming, controlled environment by verifying credentials, managing visitor access, monitoring entry points, and responding to security-related concerns.

You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while using technology to support daily operations. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a people-first culture drive meaningful work.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule: Day Time Wed
05:45 AM - 06:00 PMThur
05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, contractors, and youth-related program participants while carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points at a government juvenile services location, verify credentials and visitor authorization, maintain visitor logs, and direct individuals according to established procedures.
• Help to deter unauthorized access by observing activity at assigned entrances, controlling access to restricted areas, and reporting suspicious or prohibited activity to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner while following established reporting and notification protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, building perimeters, and access points, documenting observations and reporting maintenance concerns or access-control issues.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a tuberculosis test and MMR vaccinations for DPSS/DHS.
• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs…