Corrections Security Officer - Full Time

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

About the role

As an unarmed Corrections Security Officer - Full Time in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a government corrections environment. You will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and report security-related concerns. A valid driver’s license is required for this driving post. You will provide professional customer service and communication while supporting a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity and embraces innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or authorized personnel by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities within a government corrections environment.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual conditions, unauthorized activity, and security-related concerns.
• Monitor access to assigned areas, verify authorization as directed by site procedures, and maintain awareness of visitor, contractor, and vehicle activity.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site personnel and emergency services as required by post orders.
• Prepare accurate reports, logs, and incident documentation, and communicate observations and security-related concerns to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Benefits

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions.
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals.
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and much more.
• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

Pay

$17.00 / Hour

Schedule

• Day shift: Monday, Saturday, and Sunday, 06:00 PM - 06:00 AM