Correctional Facility Officer - Visitor Access

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.

As a Correctional Facility Officer - Visitor Access in Columbia, SC
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more:  Join Allied Universal as an unarmed officer at a government corrections location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help deter security-related incidents.

This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license in the job state. Bring strong communication and customer service while supporting a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity and a people-first culture.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Mon
06:00 AM - 06:00 PMThur
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities within a government corrections location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while documenting observations and reporting concerns through appropriate channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, housing areas, entry points, and perimeter zones to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor movement through designated areas, verify credentials and/or access permissions, and support established post orders for visitors, staff, and authorized personnel.
• Assist with routine operational activities at the location, including maintaining a visible presence, communicating with site contacts, and completing required logs and reports related to daily security-related duties.

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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: