Detention Facility Security Guard - Site Observation

About the role

As a Detention Facility Security Guard - Site Observation in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a public-sector location. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, monitor access points, and assist visitors with professionalism while representing Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first culture with teamwork and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols around the location and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and report suspicious activity, hazards, and maintenance concerns in accordance with site-specific procedures.
• Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and other security-related information to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

• Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• 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.

Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

Benefits

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.

Pay

$17.95 / hour

Schedule

• Monday: 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM
• Thursday: 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM
• Saturday: 05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

Position type: Full Time