Juvenile Detention Security Officer - Entry

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 - Entry in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a government location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support daily operations through visible presence, routine patrols, and strong communication. This is a driving post. You will provide customer-focused service while helping to deter security-related incidents in a dynamic environment that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or contractors by following site-specific access control procedures, identification checks, and authorized entry protocols at a government location.
• Monitor entrances, exits, gates, and/or secured areas to help control access, verify credentials, and document visitor activity in accordance with site policies.
• Respond to incidents, policy concerns, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting appropriate personnel and completing required reports.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter to help identify unusual activity, unsecured access points, and/or security-related concerns.
• Support emergency response activities and assist with directing foot traffic, visitor processing, and/or restricted area access based on post orders and operational needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Security experience of 6+ months is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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 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: www.aus.com.

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