Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Part Time Access Control in Columbia, SC

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.

Job Description

As a Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Part Time Access Control 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 maintain a welcoming, secure environment by screening visitors, verifying credentials, managing badge access, and monitoring entry points. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate professionally, and help deter security-related incidents while supporting daily operations. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, care, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue05:45 PM - 06:00 AMSat05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and authorized individuals while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government juvenile justice location.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and authorization, issue and collect visitor credentials, and maintain accurate access-control logs in accordance with site procedures.
• Control entry and exit of personnel, visitors, deliveries, and vehicles to help deter unauthorized access and support orderly movement throughout the location.
• Respond to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site personnel and document observations as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, surrounding areas, and perimeter locations, reporting security-related concerns and policy violations.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• X-ray screening experience 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.

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…

Closing

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1712243