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 Government Center Security Guard - Unarmed 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 in a government location, where you will conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and support a professional environment through strong communication and customer service. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license. Guided by our agile, reliable, and innovative team, you will put people first and act with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out assigned security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities within a government corrections environment.
• Respond to incidents, inmate movement concerns, visitor issues, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while following established post orders and reporting protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned buildings, housing areas, checkpoints, grounds, and perimeter zones to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor entry and exit activity, verify authorization for staff and visitors, and document observations, incidents, and/or policy violations in accordance with site requirements.
• Support daily operations by communicating with facility personnel, assisting with access control, and following directives for counts, escorts, and/or movement coordination as assigned.

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.

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: www.aus.com.

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