Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Entry Authorization

Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Entry Authorization Job in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Morning, Afternoon Req ID: 2026-1656376 Work Days Available: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday Date posted: 08/14/2026

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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 Correctional Security Officer - Entry Authorization 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 location, you will monitor entry points, verify access credentials, and help maintain an orderly environment for staff, visitors, and youth services operations. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly, use technology to document activity, and support security-related procedures. This is a driving post. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teamwork and integrity put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed05:45 PM - 06:00 AMThur05:45 PM - 06:00 AMSun05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and authorized personnel by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate access-related logs and records.
• Help to deter unauthorized access by observing persons entering or leaving the location and reporting unusual activity, prohibited items, or policy concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established procedures and communicating with site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, surrounding areas, and perimeter while maintaining awareness of changing conditions at the location.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

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…

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.

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