Detention Security Guard - Badge Verification

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access

Career growth

Retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Columbia, SC is hiring a Detention Security Guard - Badge Verification to serve at a government location. This unarmed security officer role focuses on patrols, access control, and professional customer service while maintaining safety and compliance with post orders.

You will verify authorization, document visits and incidents, respond calmly to incidents, and work with a team to deter unauthorized activity. A valid driver’s license is required for this driving post.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license in the state where the job is located.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as required by federal, state and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories as allowed by law.
• Drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel while following security procedures and post orders.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior and exterior areas.
• Monitor access, verify authorization, and document visitors, vehicles, and incidents.
• Respond to incidents calmly, notify site personnel and emergency responders as needed.
• Deter unauthorized activity through professional presence and timely reporting.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Security procedures

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 Detention Security Guard - Badge Verification in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an unarmed Security Officer supporting a government location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and provide professional customer service and communication. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license in the job state. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, where integrity and teamwork guide meaningful security-related work.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon06:00 PM - 06:00 AMWed06:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun06:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government correctional location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned interior and exterior areas, including perimeters, access points, and parking areas, while reporting unusual conditions or policy concerns.
• Monitor access to designated areas, verify authorization as required, and maintain accurate visitor, vehicle, and incident documentation.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and notifying appropriate site personnel and/or emergency responders.
• Help to deter unauthorized activity through a professional presence, observation, communication, and timely reporting of security-related concerns.

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.