Juvenile Facility Access Control Officer – Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC seeks a Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Check In to support government site access control. You will verify credentials, manage visitor badges, patrol, and respond to incidents while maintaining a professional, approachable presence on site.

The role requires at least six months of security experience, a valid driver's license, and high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Six months of security experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles where applicable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, residents, and vendors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities at a government juvenile services location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate access-control logs and records.
• Control access to restricted areas in accordance with established procedures and report unauthorized entry attempts, suspicious activity, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, contacting emergency services and/or site leadership when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and the perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and document observations.

Skills

Security experience

Valid driver’s license

Computer use

Customer service

Access control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Job description

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC seeks a Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Check In to support government site access control. You will verify credentials, manage visitor badges, patrol, and respond to incidents while maintaining a professional, approachable presence on site.

The role requires at least six months of security experience, a valid driver's license, and high school diploma or equivalent.