Corrections Facility Security Officer - Access Observation

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a part-time Corrections Facility Security Officer - Access Observation in Columbia, SC. You will monitor access, patrol assigned areas, and provide professional customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel at a government location.

Responsibilities include responding to incidents, maintaining logs, and communicating with site personnel and emergency responders. A valid driver's license is required for this posting, with a flexible day-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license in the state where the job is located.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel by executing site-specific procedures and access-control requirements.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies in a calm, professional manner following protocols.
• Conduct regular patrols of buildings, grounds, and entry points to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials; maintain logs and incident documentation.
• Communicate professionally with site personnel, law enforcement, and Allied Universal leadership.

Skills

Customer service

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.

Job Description

As a Corrections Facility Security Officer - Access Observation in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. As an Unarmed Security Officer supporting a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide professional customer service and clear communication. This driving post requires a valid driver's license. Join Allied Universal's agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type

Part Time

Pay Rate

$17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeTue06:00 AM - 06:00 PMWed06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities at a government corrections location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical events, and other critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and notification protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, entry points, perimeter areas, and parking locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify credentials as directed, and maintain accurate logs, reports, and incident documentation.
• Communicate professionally with site personnel, law enforcement, emergency responders, and Allied Universal leadership regarding security-related conditions and incidents.

Minimum Requirements

• A valid driver's license is required in the state where the job is located.
• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Benefits

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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.