Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Visitor Access

Allied Universal®; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC seeks a Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Visitor Access to safeguard clients and manage access at a government site. You will verify credentials, monitor entry points, log visitors, and respond to incidents with professionalism.

The role requires a driver’s license, 6+ months security experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Training, benefits, and career growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of security experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• 18+ years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screening may be required.
• Licensing requirements may apply depending on state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and other authorized individuals by 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 in accordance with facility procedures.
• Screen visitors, deliveries, and authorized personnel as required by site policy, and direct individuals to appropriate locations within the facility.
• Respond to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, surrounding areas, and facility perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Access control

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Correctional Facility Officer - Visitor Access in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help maintain a secure environment by managing access points, verifying credentials, monitoring entry activity, and assisting visitors with professionalism. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy. Bring your communication skills and commitment to integrity to a caring, agile team that helps deter incidents and supports daily operations.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Day Time Tue 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM
• Wed 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM
• Thur 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and other authorized individuals by 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 in accordance with facility procedures.
• Screen visitors, deliveries, and authorized personnel as required by site policy, and direct individuals to appropriate locations within the facility.
• Respond to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, surrounding areas, and facility perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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.