Juvenile Facility Visitor Access Officer – Growth

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 programs and new

Perks Program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Visitor Access in Columbia, SC to safeguard clients and manage access points. This role requires a valid driver’s license, strong customer service, and reliable communication to support daily operations.

Responsibilities include verifying credentials, monitoring entry, maintaining logs, and patrolling perimeters. The position is full-time with daytime shifts and an hourly pay rate of $17.00.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of security-related experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and other authorized individuals by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorization, maintain visitor logs, and control access to restricted areas.
• Screen visitors, deliveries, and authorized personnel as required by site policy, and direct individuals to appropriate locations.
• Respond to incidents and access-control concerns calmly and report to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular patrols of entrances and perimeter to deter unauthorized access and identify security concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Incident response

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Facility Officer - Visitor Access in Columbia, SC to safeguard clients and manage access points. This role requires a valid driver’s license, strong customer service, and reliable communication to support daily operations.

Responsibilities include verifying credentials, monitoring entry, maintaining logs, and patrolling perimeters. The position is full-time with daytime shifts and an hourly pay rate of $17.00.