Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Visitor Access

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Visitor Access in Columbia, SC to verify credentials, manage visitor access, and monitor entry points at a government juvenile services location. You will support daily operations with strong computer skills and a service-oriented attitude.

This full-time role emphasizes security procedures, incident response, and maintaining accurate access records while upholding the company’s values of integrity and teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• Meet tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
• At least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable use of a computer or tablet.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by policy and law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a government juvenile services location.
• Monitor and control entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate access-related records in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, unauthorized access attempts, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site personnel and emergency responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, interior areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Operate access-control equipment, communications systems, and alarm-monitoring tools as assigned, and document observations, incidents, and shift activity accurately.

Skills

Access control

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

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 Accessin Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Security Professional in a government location, you will help maintain a secure environment by verifying credentials, managing visitor access, monitoring entry points, and providing courteous assistance. You will use communication and computer skills to support daily operations while helping to deter security-related incidents. Join Allied Universal's caring, agile team, where integrity, reliability, innovation, and teamwork guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue05:45 AM - 06:00 PMFri05:45 AM - 06:00 PMSat05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a government juvenile services location.
• Monitor and control entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate access-related records in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, unauthorized access attempts, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site personnel and emergency responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, interior areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Operate access-control equipment, communications systems, and alarm-monitoring tools as assigned, and document observations, incidents, and shift activity accurately.

Minimum Requirements:

• Meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable use of a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1745182