Juvenile Justice Security Guard - Visitor Screening

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 Justice Security Guard - Visitor Screening
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 Officer at a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify authorized access, monitor activity, and support a secure environment for staff and visitors.

You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly, and use sound judgment while representing Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first culture. This is a driving position requiring a valid driver’s license.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Mon
05:45 AM - 06:00 PMWed
05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, contractors, and/or youth at a government juvenile services location while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor records, and direct individuals according to established access requirements.
• Respond to incidents, restricted-access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following site-specific reporting procedures.
• Operate access-control equipment and communications systems, document relevant activity, and promptly report irregularities to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entry areas and surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized access; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

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.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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 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 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: