Security Officer – Armed Patrol

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 Security Officer – Armed Patrol in Georgetown, SC
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol officer supporting a busy healthcare location. You will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible to help deter security-related incidents, respond to calls for assistance, and support patients, visitors, and staff with calm customer service and clear communication.

This post requires an armed guard card or license and offers a chance to work with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and always acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.82 / Hour

Job Schedule:
Day Time Mon 06:00 PM – 06:00 AM
Sat 06:00 PM – 06:00 AM
Sun 06:00 PM – 06:00 AM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and/or staff while carrying out site-specific procedures, access control practices, and security-related protocols within a healthcare location.
• Perform armed post duties in accordance with Allied Universal policies and applicable laws, including maintaining required credentials, following weapons handling and retention practices, and using sound judgment during security-related events.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or urgent requests for assistance in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with hospital personnel and/or local first responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of interior areas and exterior grounds such as entrances, parking areas, and perimeter routes to help deter unwanted activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Complete patrol logs, incident reports, and daily activity documentation, and communicate observations and/or hazards to site leadership for timely follow-up.

• Have at least 2 years’ law enforcement/military police/corrections experience.
• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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.

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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