Detention Security Officer - Access Response

Allied Universal•Columbia, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Detention Security Officer - Access Response in Columbia, South Carolina, you will serve and safeguard clients at a government corrections location. This is an unarmed, driving patrol position requiring a valid driver’s license. You will help deter security-related incidents, support a welcoming environment for staff and visitors, provide customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to concerns with integrity. The position is full-time and pays $17.00 per hour. The listed schedule is Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located; a valid driver’s license is required for driving positions.
Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Applicants are 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.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel at a government corrections location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
Conduct regular and random unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas to identify and report unusual activity, hazards, or policy violations.
Monitor access to designated areas, verify authorization as required, maintain awareness of movement throughout the location, and report unauthorized entry or suspicious activity.
Respond to incidents, disturbances, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and notification procedures.
Prepare clear and accurate activity reports, incident documentation, and shift pass-down information for Allied Universal leadership and site representatives.