Juvenile Access Control Officer | Night Shift & Growth Path

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid training

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Entry Access. You will safeguard clients at a government juvenile services location, control access, verify credentials, screen visitors, and monitor activity with professional customer service.

The role requires flexibility for evening shifts and driving may be required. Minimum 6 months of security experience and a high school diploma or equivalent are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of security-related experience.
• X-ray screening experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• A valid driver's license is required in the state where the job is located.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and/or contractors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government juvenile services location.
• Control access to designated buildings, offices, and restricted areas by verifying credentials, screening visitors, maintaining visitor records, and directing authorized individuals in accordance with site procedures.
• Monitor entry points, alarms, cameras, and/or communications equipment; report unusual activity, access concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and contacting emergency services or site leadership when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.

Skills

Security experience

X-ray screening

Customer service

Computer use

Licensed driver

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Entry Access. You will safeguard clients at a government juvenile services location, control access, verify credentials, screen visitors, and monitor activity with professional customer service.

The role requires flexibility for evening shifts and driving may be required. Minimum 6 months of security experience and a high school diploma or equivalent are required.