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Security Detention Officer

Allied Universal

Southfield, MIJob$21.25/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21.25/hr
Location
Southfield, MI
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Allied Universal is hiring Detention Officers to safeguard clients and support safety and security procedures. Officers patrol designated areas, monitor for security concerns and hazards, respond to incidents, and provide customer service. The posting lists a pay rate of $21.25 per hour with weekly pay and benefits available. Applicants must meet age, education or experience, and one of several military, public-safety, or criminal-justice qualification paths.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Security PatrolsHazard MonitoringEmergency ResponseCustomer ServiceProblem Solving

Qualifications

Must Be 21+High School Diploma or 5 Years ExperienceMilitary Security or Law Enforcement Experience or Related Degree or ServiceBackground InvestigationDrug Screen

Full job description

Company 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.

COME JOIN THE WORLDS LEADING SECURITY COMPANY!

ALLIED UNIVERSAL IS HIRING DETENTION OFFICERS -We value your service and accomplishments, creating a supportive environment that appreciates your skills and experiences.

$21.25 / hour, weekly pay, benefits available. Opportunities for advancement

Applicants should be at least 21 years of age and meet the requirements listed below

As a Detention Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle

  • Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards

  • Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons

  • Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities

  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner

  • Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site

Minimum Requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles

  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience

  • Must possess one or more of the following:

  • Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone

  • Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) or verified work experience in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field

  • Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies

  • A minimum of 8 or more years of service in any military branch

  • Associate’s degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service

  • 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

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

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

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Job ID: 2026-1715125

Location: United States-Michigan-Southfield

Job Category: Security Officer

How this job compares

Set against the 2,394 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.25/hr
  • Michigan median$19/hr46 hourly ranges
  • US median$20/hr1,524 hourly ranges

This rate, $21.25/hr, is 12% above the Michigan median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the top quarter of Security Officer hourly ranges in Michigan.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 66 open Security Officer jobs in Michigan and 2,394 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (619 postings).
Education
27 of the 2,394 open Security Officer jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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