Detention Facility Security Officer

Job overview

The Detention Facility Security Officer role is onsite in Columbia, SC, with pay of $17.95 per hour. The officer supports a professional security environment for Allied Universal through patrols, access control, badge verification, and customer service. The role helps deter unauthorized activity and address security concerns through visible patrols, calm incident response, observation, and accurate reporting. It requires at least two years of security-related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

What you'll do

• Provide customer service while carrying out security procedures and site policies
• respond calmly to incidents and critical situations
• conduct regular and random unarmed patrols
• observe and report unusual conditions, hazards, and security concerns
• complete activity logs, incident reports, and other documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

detention facility security officer

unarmed patrol

access control

badge verification

columbia sc

allied universal

full time

$17.95/hr

security experience

high school diploma

monday, thursday, saturday

daytime schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement savings plan
• medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, and disability insurance
• paid training
• career growth opportunities
• employee discounts
• access to technology for claiming additional shifts.

Why this role

At least two years of security-related experience required; access control and badge experience preferred. Full-time schedule includes Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, 5:45 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

About the employer

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