Juvenile Detention Officer - Visitor Processing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Ongoing paid training and career grows

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Juvenile Detention Officer - Visitor Processing. You will safeguard clients at a government Juvenile Justice location, manage access points, verify credentials, and maintain logs. This full-time, hourly role requires a valid driver’s license and security experience.

The job emphasizes professional communication, teamwork, and a commitment to a secure environment. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge handling experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Must be comfortable using a computer or tablet (preferred).
• Licensing requirements vary by state and role; valid driver’s license required for driving positions.
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen required by law.
• Criminal history considered under applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, residents, and the public while performing site-specific access-control procedures at a government juvenile justice location.
• Monitor entry/exit points, verify authorization, inspect credentials, and maintain access logs and records.
• Control movement of visitors, contractors, deliveries, and vehicles per site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations; notify appropriate personnel and document activities.
• Conduct regular and random patrols to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Access control & badge experience

Security-related experience

Computer or tablet use

Driver’s license

18+ / 21+ depending on role

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 Detention Officer - Visitor Processing in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Security Officer at a government 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 help address security-related concerns. This driving position offers the opportunity to represent Allied Universal’s caring culture through teamwork, integrity, reliability, and responsive service.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeThur05:45 PM - 06:00 AMFri05:45 PM - 06:00 AMSat05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• 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 established site policies and directions from authorized personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document activities as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, access points, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Have access control and badge experience, preferred.
• Have customer service experience, 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.