Security Officer - Armed Patrol Specialist

Security Officer – Armed Patrol Specialist

Location: Columbia, SC

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Day Time Mon  11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Day Time Tue  11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Day Time Wed  11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Day Time Sun  11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

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.

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies and/or emergency response activities as needed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Have at least 1 year of armed security‑related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Have at least 1 year of law enforcement experience or at least 2 years of security supervisor or manager experience or at least 3 years of security‑related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• An armed guard card or license 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:  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.

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