Juvenile Detention Officer - Access Control

Allied Universal•Columbia, SC

About The Position

As a Juvenile Detention Officer - Access Control in Columbia, South Carolina, you will help safeguard a government location by managing visitor entry, verifying credentials, issuing badges, monitoring access points, and communicating professionally with staff and guests. You will use computer systems to document activity, support security procedures, and help deter unauthorized access. The position is full time and pays $17.00 per hour. The stated schedule is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 5:45 PM–6:00 AM.

Requirements

Meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 years of age or older for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to staff, visitors, residents, and contractors by carrying out access-control procedures and site-specific policies, and support emergency response activities when appropriate.
Monitor entrances, exits, visitor reception areas, and access points; verify identification and authorization according to established procedures.
Maintain visitor logs, issue and collect credentials or passes, and communicate access concerns to appropriate site personnel.
Respond calmly to incidents, unauthorized access attempts, and critical situations while following established reporting procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, facilities, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity.