Juvenile Detention Security Officer

Job Description

Job Description

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.

As a Juvenile Detention Security Officer in Columbia, SC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government location where you will help manage access control, verify credentials, monitor entry points, and support a professional environment through strong communication and customer service. This role offers the chance to stay engaged with people, technology, and security-related procedures while working with a team that values being agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and always acting with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures at a government location, including access control activities for staff, visitors, and authorized vendors.
• Monitor entrances and exits, verify identification and credentials, and help to deter unauthorized access while following post orders and established protocols.
• Respond to incidents, policy concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report observations to site leadership and/or emergency contacts as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, and perimeter areas to identify unusual activity and support a controlled environment.
• Document visitor activity, access-related events, and daily observations, and communicate clearly with staff, residents, and the public regarding location rules and entry requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• A tuberculosis test and MMR vaccinations are required in accordance with COLA DPSS/DHS requirements.
• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable 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 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.

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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