Youth Facility Access Control Security Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Paid training programs

Career growth opportunities

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Access Control to safeguard youth, staff, and visitors at a government juvenile services location. You will manage entry points, verify IDs, issue credentials, and respond to incidents with professionalism.

The role is full-time, hourly, with an evening/night and weekend schedule. Candidates should meet minimum requirements including a valid driver’s license and at least six months of security experience.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required in the job location state.
• At least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• X-ray screening experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth, and authorized contractors while carrying out access-control procedures and site policies.
• Monitor entry points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs, issue and collect access credentials, and report unauthorized access attempts.
• Respond to incidents calmly and professionally and document activities as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas to identify access-control concerns or unusual activity.
• Maintain clear records of visitor activity, access-control events, incidents, and shift communications.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Computer skills

X-ray screening experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Access Control to safeguard youth, staff, and visitors at a government juvenile services location. You will manage entry points, verify IDs, issue credentials, and respond to incidents with professionalism.

The role is full-time, hourly, with an evening/night and weekend schedule. Candidates should meet minimum requirements including a valid driver’s license and at least six months of security experience.