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 Corrections Security Officer - Visitor Intake in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal in a government location where you will help manage access control, monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support security-related protocols with professionalism and strong communication. In this role, you will remain visible, assist visitors and staff, and help to deter incidents while delivering outstanding service. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team values integrity, collaboration, and a people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, verifying identification, screening visitors, and monitoring entry and exit activity at a government location.
• Respond to incidents, policy concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including communicating with staff, visitors, and emergency personnel as appropriate.
• Monitor doors, gates, checkpoints, and restricted areas to help support authorized access, document unusual activity, and report security-related concerns according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, observing for maintenance issues, unsecured access points, and other conditions that may require notification or follow-up.
• Maintain accurate logs, visitor records, and incident documentation, and follow post orders and client-specific guidelines related to youth services and government operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• COLA, DPSS, and DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccinations are required.
• Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Customer service experience 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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