Detention Facility Security Officer - Access Observation

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 a Detention Facility Security Officer - Access Observation in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a public-sector location. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, monitor access points, and assist visitors and staff with professional communication and customer service. Bring your experience to a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and committed to putting people first while acting with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to 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, following established site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout assigned areas and around the perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and policy violations.
• Maintain accurate daily activity reports, incident documentation, and communication logs as required.
• Control access to assigned areas by monitoring entrances, checking credentials when applicable, and reporting unauthorized activity.

Requirements

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed 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

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Pay

$17.95 / hour

Schedule

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