Detention Facility Security Officer: Badge Access & Patrol

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

All Allied Universal seeks a Detention Facility Security Officer - Badge Control in Columbia, SC. You will monitor areas, enforce access control, manage badges, and deliver professional service to clients and staff.

This full-time, on-site role pays $17.95 per hour and includes benefits such as health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid training, and opportunities for career growth in a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular patrols around the location and perimeter.
• Monitor for unusual activity and report observations and maintenance concerns.
• Assist with access control and visitor interactions according to site policies.

Skills

Customer service

Access control experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

All Allied Universal seeks a Detention Facility Security Officer - Badge Control in Columbia, SC. You will monitor areas, enforce access control, manage badges, and deliver professional service to clients and staff.

This full-time, on-site role pays $17.95 per hour and includes benefits such as health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid training, and opportunities for career growth in a people-first culture.