Corrections  Security Officer - Mobile Patrol

Allied Universal • Columbia, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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. As a Corrections Security Officer - Mobile Patrol in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a government corrections location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help to deter security-related incidents. This driving post offers the opportunity to support daily operations through strong communication, professional presence, and customer service, while reflecting Allied Universal’s values of teamwork, reliability, innovation, and integrity.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or the public by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control duties, and emergency response activities within a government location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and sharing details with appropriate site contacts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, entry points, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
• Monitor movement through controlled areas, verify credentials and/or permissions as directed by site policies, and report access concerns or policy violations.
• Support order within the location by observing inmate-related and visitor-related activity from assigned posts, following post orders, and communicating security-related concerns to supervisors and/or site personnel.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED