Armed Detention Security Officer

Job overview

The Armed Detention Security Officer role is onsite in Charleston, SC, supporting a government correctional environment. Pay is $18.50 per hour. The position is with Allied Universal, a security and facility services company. The officer conducts patrols, monitors access, responds to incidents, and documents activity to help safeguard staff, visitors, and authorized personnel. The role supports site security through visible presence, professional communication, and adherence to facility procedures.

What you'll do

• Provide customer service and carry out security procedures, site policies, and emergency response activities
• conduct foot or vehicle patrols of buildings, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas
• monitor access and verify credentials
• maintain visitor and vehicle logs
• respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations
• prepare daily activity reports, incident documentation, and shift logs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

armed detention security officer

correctional facility

security patrol

access control

incident response

charleston sc

allied universal

$18.50/hour

monday, tuesday, and sunday

6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

armed guard license

high school diploma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement savings plan
• medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• paid training
• career growth opportunities
• employee discounts.

Why this role

Day schedule listed for Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Requires an armed guard card or license, valid driver’s license for driving positions, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

About the employer

Allied Universal is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Guards and Patrol Services. Sector: 56.