Part-Time Juvenile Security Officer – Access Control & Career

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 - Badging 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 Security Professional in a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify access, monitor activity, and provide clear, courteous communication to staff and visitors.

You will maintain a visible presence, support a secure environment, and help address security-related concerns while delivering exceptional customer service. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where caring, teamwork, innovation, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, residents, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities at a government juvenile services location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs, and direct individuals according to established facility procedures.
• Respond to incidents, unauthorized access attempts, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site personnel and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, common areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Document daily activities, access-control events, incidents, and observations in accordance with Allied Universal and site reporting requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, 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.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your…