Security Officer Armed - Hospital Access

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  
** Security Officer Armed - Hospital Access
** in  
** Columbia, SC** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Security Officer in a healthcare location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This driving post combines customer service, clear communication, and security-related response skills.

Join Allied Universal, where a caring culture, teamwork, integrity, agility, reliability, and innovation put people first.

** Position Type:
Full Time*
* ** Pay Rate: $18.78 / Hour*
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* Job Schedule:

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* ** Day*
* ** Time*
* Mon
10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Tue
10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Fri
10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Sat
10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Sun
10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

** What You'll Do:*
* + Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities within a healthcare location.

+ Respond to incidents, medical emergencies, disturbances, and other critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner while coordinating with appropriate facility personnel and public responders.

+ Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

+ Monitor access points and assist with visitor, patient, and contractor access in accordance with site-specific procedures.

+ Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and security-related concerns to Allied Universal leadership and site management.

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* Minimum Requirements:

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* + Possess at least one year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.

+ An armed guard card or license is required.

+ A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.

+ Be at least 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.

+ Participate in industry-specific security training programs.

+ 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:*
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** Smart Tools:
** Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.

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** Career Growth:
** Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.

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** Financial and

Health Benefits:

** Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

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** Exclusive Perks:
** Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

** BENEFITS:*
* + Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions

+ Schedules that fit with your personal life goals

+ Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities

+ Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite…