Security Officer Foot Patrol
Listed on 2026-06-03
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security
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.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Foot Patrol in Columbia, SC
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a healthcare location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and support patients, visitors, and staff with exceptional customer service and communication. In this caring, team-driven environment, you will bring reliability, integrity, and a people-first mindset to every shift.
Position Details
Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day Time Tue 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM Wed 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thu 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM Fri 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sat 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
- Respond to incidents, calls for assistance, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and sharing relevant information with site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
- Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
- Monitor access points and help to manage visitor movement, deliveries, and restricted areas in accordance with site protocols and healthcare location expectations.
- Support a professional environment by addressing questions, reporting maintenance and/or security-related concerns, and assisting with de-escalation when appropriate.
- 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.
- 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:
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