Juvenile Detention Officer - Entry Access

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 Detention Officer - Entry Access in Union, 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. Join Allied Universal as a Security Officer supporting a government location. You will manage access control, verify credentials, monitor entry points, assist visitors, and maintain a professional presence that helps deter incidents. Use strong customer service and communication skills while supporting a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity and delivers through teamwork.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon06:45 PM - 07:00 AMTue06:45 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, residents, visitors, and agency partners by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control protocols, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government juvenile services location.
• Monitor and control access to the facility by verifying credentials, documenting visitor entry and exit, issuing temporary access items, and directing authorized individuals according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; promptly communicate observations to appropriate site contacts and emergency responders.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports related to visitor activity, access-control events, incidents, and other security-related observations.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, common areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized access and identify conditions requiring attention.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Have access control or badge experience, preferred.
• Have customer service experience, preferred.
• Meet COLA: DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
• 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

2026-1745183