Juvenile Detention Security Officer

Juvenile Detention Security Officer

Columbia, South Carolina Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Morning Req ID: 2026-1608864 Work Days Available: Friday, Saturday, Sunday Date posted: 06/08/2026

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As a Juvenile Detention Security Officer in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government location where you will help manage access control, monitor activity, and support daily operations through a visible presence and strong communication. In this driving post, you will perform routine patrols, verify credentials, and provide customer service that helps support a professional environment. Bring your reliability, integrity, and teamwork to a role where your work makes a meaningful impact every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeFri05:45 AM - 06:00 PMSat05:45 AM - 06:00 PMSun05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and/or contractors by following access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and/or authorization, process visitors, and help to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas.
• Respond to incidents, policy concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate personnel and documenting security-related activity.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, corridors, and perimeter areas as assigned, with working environments and conditions varying by location.
• Maintain detailed logs, reports, and records related to arrivals, departures, deliveries, and other security-related access control activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service 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 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.

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