Juvenile Detention Officer - Entry Access - Now Hiring

As a Juvenile Detention Officer - Entry Access 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: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and conduct routine patrols that help support a secure environment. This is a driving post. At Allied Universal, you will deliver strong customer service and communication while working with agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity in a caring people-first culture.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and/or vendors by following site-specific access control procedures and applicable government location policies.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and/or credentials, screen authorized persons and property as required, and help to deter unauthorized access.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and first responders when appropriate.
• Document daily activities, visitor information, access-related events, and/or unusual occurrences through logs, reports, and other required records.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around designated areas and perimeter locations, observing for policy violations, maintenance concerns, and other unusual conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• COLA DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccinations are required.
• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Comfort 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 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.