Unarmed Detention Security Guard – Access Control

Alliedbarton Security Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Paid training

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Detention Security Guard - Unarmed in Columbia, SC to serve and safeguard clients across industries. You will monitor areas, deter incidents, support access control, and deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.

The role is full time with a daytime schedule and pays $17.95 per hour. Training, benefits, and career growth opportunities are offered within a caring, 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+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the property, buildings, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify unusual activity or conditions.
• Document observations, incidents, and patrol activities in accordance with site-specific reporting requirements.
• Control access to designated areas by monitoring entry points, verifying authorization when required, and assisting visitors with directions or information.

Skills

Customer service

Observation

Communication

Patrol experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control experience

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Detention Security Guard - Unarmed in Columbia, SC to serve and safeguard clients across industries. You will monitor areas, deter incidents, support access control, and deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.

The role is full time with a daytime schedule and pays $17.95 per hour. Training, benefits, and career growth opportunities are offered within a caring, people-first culture.