Corrections Facility Security Officer – Part Time

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Flexible schedules

Ongoing training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is hiring a Corrections Facility Security Officer – Part Time in Columbia, SC. You will monitor and protect government locations, deter incidents with a visible presence, and communicate professionally with staff and visitors.

This unarmed security position requires a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of location (where driving is required).

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel at a government location by following security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents calmly and professionally, following reporting procedures.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of buildings, grounds, and access points to identify concerns.
• Monitor access and verify credentials, documenting activity as required.
• Complete activity logs and incident reports and inform Allied Universal leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Professional communication

Observation skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

As a Corrections Facility Security Officer – Part Time 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an unarmed Security Officer supporting a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and communicate professionally with staff and visitors. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license. Join Allied Universal to deliver dependable, people-first service through teamwork, integrity, and innovation.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time

Mon06:00 PM – 06:00 AM

Tue06:00 PM – 06:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• 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 when appropriate.




• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and notification procedures.




• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual activity, unauthorized access, and facility concerns.




• Monitor access to designated areas, verify credentials as directed, and document visitor, employee, and vehicle activity in accordance with site requirements.




• Complete detailed activity logs, incident reports, and daily documentation, and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.




• 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 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…

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 .

Job ID: 2026-1657327

Location: United States-South Carolina-Columbia

Job Category: Security Officer, Part Time Security