Youth Facility Visitor Access Officer

Alliedbarton Security Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health benefits and 401k

Exclusive perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Youth Facility Security Officer - Visitor Access to safeguard clients across government locations. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor visitor activity, and document access-related events using our technology.

This full-time role pays $17.00 per hour, with Day and Night schedules. We offer paid training, growth opportunities, health benefits, and discounts through our perks program, all within a collaborative, supportive team

Qualifications

• Must meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
• At least 6 months of experience in a security-related role.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Licensing requirements may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, residents, and authorized personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a juvenile justice location.
• Control access to the facility by verifying identification, confirming authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor entry and exit records.
• Monitor access points, entrances, and restricted areas; report unauthorized access attempts, suspicious activity, and policy violations according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and documenting relevant details.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, common areas, and the facility perimeter to help identify security-related concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Technology literacy

Age awareness

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 across government locations. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor visitor activity, and document access-related events using our technology.

This full-time role pays $17.00 per hour, with Day and Night schedules. We offer paid training, growth opportunities, health benefits, and discounts through our perks program, all within a collaborative, supportive team