Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Access Monitor

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.

Job Description

As a Juvenile Corrections Security Officer - Access Monitor in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Security Officer at a government juvenile services location, you will manage access control, verify credentials, issue badges, and monitor entry points to help maintain a secure environment. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly with staff and visitors, and support security-related operations with integrity and teamwork. This is a driving position requiring a valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue05:45 PM - 06:00 AMWed05:45 PM - 06:00 AMThur05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and youth-related program personnel by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and visitor access points; verify authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate entry and exit records in accordance with location procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; promptly communicate observations to designated personnel and/or emergency responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned buildings, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain required logs for visitor activity, incidents, and other security-related observations.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Have at least six months of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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:

• 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.

Closing

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: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1644373