Detention Security Officer -Full Time Entrance Reporting

Allied Universal•North Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Detention Security Officer in Charleston, South Carolina, at a government corrections location. The unarmed, driving position safeguards staff, visitors, and authorized personnel while supporting a secure environment. The officer provides customer service, follows site-specific procedures, communicates clearly, and represents the company with integrity and teamwork. The role pays $17.00 per hour and has scheduled shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on Monday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license in the state where the job is located; a valid driver’s license is required for driving positions.
At least one year of law enforcement experience, at least two years of security-related supervisor or manager experience, or at least three years of security-related experience.
At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles.
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 before employment.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to facility staff, visitors, and authorized personnel while following site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities.
Monitor and control entry and exit points, verify credentials as directed, maintain visitor logs, and report unauthorized access attempts or policy violations.
Respond calmly to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations, following established reporting and notification procedures.
Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, perimeter areas, and access points to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
Prepare accurate incident reports, daily activity logs, and other required documentation, and communicate observations and concerns to appropriate personnel.