Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Visitor Access

Allied Universal•Irmo, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Visitor Access in Columbia, South Carolina. In this government-location access-control role, the officer helps maintain a secure environment by managing access points, verifying credentials, monitoring entry activity, and assisting visitors professionally. The role is a driving post and requires a valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal policy. The officer provides customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and other authorized individuals while following site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency-response activities. The position is full-time and pays $17.00 per hour. The listed schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Applicants must have at least six months of security-related experience, a valid driver’s license, and a high school diploma or equivalent. A background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen are conditions of employment. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local laws. Allied Universal offers paid training and career-growth opportunities, access to a retirement savings plan and insurance benefits, and employee discounts.

Requirements

At least 6 months of security-related experience.
A valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements; required for driving positions.
At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 years or older for armed roles.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable law.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Licensing requirements may apply under state and/or local laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Access-control and badge experience.
Comfort using a computer or tablet.
Customer-service experience.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and other authorized individuals while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency-response activities.
Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorization, maintain visitor logs, and control access to restricted areas according to facility procedures.
Screen visitors, deliveries, and authorized personnel as required by site policy, and direct individuals to appropriate locations within the facility.
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations, notifying appropriate personnel as needed.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, surrounding areas, and the facility perimeter to deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.