Youth Facility Access Control Officer

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

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Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Youth Facility Security Officer - Visitor Access to safeguard clients and manage entry points at government locations. The role emphasizes access control, credential verification, and professional communication with staff and visitors within a collaborative security team.

The position requires 6 months of security-related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Background investigation as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, residents, and authorized personnel while carrying out security-related procedures at a juvenile justice location.
• Control access to the facility by verifying identification, confirming authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor records.
• Monitor access points, report unauthorized access attempts and policy violations.
• Respond to incidents calmly and document relevant details for appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular patrols to identify security-related concerns.

Skills

Security experience

Access control

Customer service

Computer use

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Youth Facility Security Officer - Visitor Access to safeguard clients and manage entry points at government locations. The role emphasizes access control, credential verification, and professional communication with staff and visitors within a collaborative security team.

The position requires 6 months of security-related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a background check.