Corrections Security Officer - Full Time Screener

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

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is seeking a Corrections Security Officer - Full Time Screener to secure government facilities and support a safe environment for staff and visitors. You will perform unarmed patrols, monitor restricted access, and respond to incidents with professionalism, reliability, and teamwork.

The role emphasizes customer service, clear communication, and adherence to site policies and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license in the state of job location.
• Minimum age 18 for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Background check in accordance with laws; drug screen may be required.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel following site policies.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies, notifying appropriate personnel as directed.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of buildings, grounds, and perimeters to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to restricted areas and document visits and patrols per procedures.
• Maintain professional presence and report concerns promptly to designated personnel.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Patrols

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

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 Security Officer - Full Time Screener in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a government location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a secure environment for staff and visitors. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns with integrity, reliability, teamwork, and care.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeFri06:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat06:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun06:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or authorized personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities within a government corrections environment.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site personnel and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify authorization as required, and document visitor, incident, and patrol activity according to site procedures.
• Maintain a professional presence while interacting respectfully with individuals in a controlled institutional setting and promptly report concerns to designated personnel.

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 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.

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.