Detention Facility Security Officer - Perimeter Access

Job overview

The Detention Facility Security Officer - Perimeter Access role is onsite in Columbia, SC, and pays $17.95 per hour. Allied Universal describes itself as a security and facility services company serving clients and communities. The officer helps safeguard the detention facility by patrolling assigned areas, supporting access control, responding to incidents, and documenting activity. The role contributes to site security while providing customer service and clear communication.

What you'll do

• Provide customer service and follow site security procedures
• respond calmly to incidents
• conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations
• monitor access points and report unusual conditions or incidents
• complete activity logs, incident reports, and shift documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

detention facility security officer

perimeter access

columbia sc

allied universal

unarmed patrol

access control

security patrols

incident response

security documentation

$17.95/hr

wednesday schedule

thursday schedule

saturday schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time benefits include health insurance, retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, disability insurance, paid training, career growth opportunities, and employee discounts.

Why this role

Schedule lists Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 5:45 PM–6:00 AM. At least two years of security-related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent are required; access-control and badge-system experience is preferred.

About the employer

Allied Universal is hiring for this role. Industry: Facilities Support Services. Sector: 56.