Corrections Facility Security Officer - Full Time

Alliedbarton Security Services; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 46,838,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal® is seeking a Corrections Facility Security Officer - Full Time in Charleston, SC. You will conduct routine patrols, deter incidents, and provide professional customer service while upholding site policies in a government corrections setting.

This unarmed patrol role requires a valid driver’s license, 1+ year law enforcement or 3+ years security experience, and a high school diploma. The position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and community safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Background investigation will be conducted per federal, state and local laws.
• A valid driver’s license is required in the state of the job location.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel following site policies and emergency procedures.
• Respond to incidents calmly and in accordance with facility protocols.
• Carry out regular unarmed patrols of assigned buildings and perimeter areas.
• Monitor access to restricted areas and document visitor and incident information.
• Submit reports accurately and promptly to Allied Universal supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Observation skills

Report writing

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 - Full Time in Charleston, 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 supporting a government corrections location. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide professional customer service and clear communication. This driving position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while demonstrating our agile, reliable, innovative, people-first culture, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon06:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat06:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun06:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to facility staff, visitors, and authorized personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established facility protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual activity or potential concerns.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify authorization as directed, and document visitor, vehicle, and incident information in accordance with site requirements.
• Communicate observations, incidents, and policy concerns to appropriate personnel and Allied Universal supervision, completing required reports accurately and promptly.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Possess at least one year of law enforcement experience, two years of security-related supervisor/manager experience, or three years of security-related experience.
• 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.

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.