Residential Juvenile Security Officer

Overview

Allied Universal North Americas 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 Residential Juvenile Security Officer in Columbia SC you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government and more. As an Access Control Officer at a government juvenile services location you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry points verifying access credentials screening visitors and documenting activity. You will conduct routine patrols remain visible to help deter incidents and provide professional customer service. This driving position with Allied Universal values agility reliability innovation teamwork caring and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time

05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

What Youll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff visitors youth and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures site-specific policies and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Control access to the government juvenile justice location by verifying credentials screening authorized visitors and deliveries maintaining visitor logs and directing individuals according to established procedures.
• Monitor entry and exit points report unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity and help to deter prohibited items from entering the location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm problem-solving manner following established protocols and promptly communicating with appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points common areas and the perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid drivers license is required in the state where the job is located.
• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• X-ray screening 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 drivers 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.

BENEFITS:

• 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

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: .

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Requisition ID

2026-1692482

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority