Juvenile Detention Officer - Visitor Processing

Allied Universal•Irmo, SC

About The Position

As a Juvenile Detention Officer - Visitor Processing in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients at a government juvenile justice location. You will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and communicate professionally with staff and visitors. You will maintain a visible presence, support a secure environment, and address security-related concerns while representing Allied Universal’s values through teamwork, integrity, reliability, and responsive service. This is a full-time driving position paying $17.00 per hour, scheduled Thursday through Saturday from 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM. The position includes providing customer service while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and emergency response activities. Duties include monitoring entry and exit points, verifying authorization and visitor documentation, maintaining access logs, controlling the movement of people and vehicles, responding to incidents and alarms, documenting activities, and conducting regular and random patrols.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located; a valid driver’s license is required for driving positions.
At least 6 months of security-related experience.
At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 or older for armed roles.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Applicants are 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to staff, visitors, residents, and/or the public while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and emergency response activities at a government juvenile justice location.
Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorization for access, inspect credentials and/or visitor documentation, and maintain accurate access-related logs and records.
Control the movement of visitors, contractors, deliveries, and/or vehicles in accordance with site policies and directions from authorized personnel.
Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations; notify appropriate personnel and document activities as required.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, access points, and perimeter locations to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.