Corrections Security Officer - Mobile Patrol

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Job Description

As a Corrections Security Officer - Mobile Patrol in Columbia, SC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a government corrections location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help to deter security-related incidents. This driving post offers the opportunity to support daily operations through strong communication, professional presence, and customer service, while reflecting Allied Universal’s values of teamwork, reliability, innovation, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon06:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat06:00 AM - 06:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or the public by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control duties, and emergency response activities within a government location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and sharing details with appropriate site contacts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, entry points, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
• Monitor movement through controlled areas, verify credentials and/or permissions as directed by site policies, and report access concerns or policy violations.
• Support order within the location by observing inmate-related and visitor-related activity from assigned posts, following post orders, and communicating security-related concerns to supervisors and/or site personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

Why Join Us:

• 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Closing

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:

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Requisition ID

2026-1632832