Correctional Security Officer Unarmed - Full Time

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift tech access

Training & growth

Health & retirement benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Correctional Security Officer Unarmed - Full Time in Columbia, SC. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence, manage access control, and deliver professional customer service.

Join a team focused on safety, integrity, and community impact, with a schedule featuring daytime shifts and a competitive hourly pay rate. This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, responsive incident handling, and adherence to site-specific policies.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply locally.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures and policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols around the business and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Observation skills

Teamwork

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Correctional Security Officer Unarmed - Full Time in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support access control activities. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly with visitors and staff, and respond to security-related concerns with integrity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where a caring culture and teamwork put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.95 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeTue05:45 AM - 06:00 PMFri05:45 AM - 06:00 PMSun05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You’ll Do

• 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 business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum 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.

Why Join Us

• 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.

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.