Security Officer Armed – Healthcare

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 – Healthcare in Columbia, SC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at a healthcare location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide professional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.

This driving post offers the opportunity to support a caring environment while representing Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.78 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day
Time

Wed
06:00 AM – 02:00 PM

Thur
06:00 AM – 02:00 PM

Fri
10:00 PM – 06:00 AM

Sat
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 when appropriate, emergency response activities in a healthcare setting.

• Respond to incidents, medical emergencies, disturbances, and other critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and coordinating with appropriate personnel.

• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned healthcare facility areas, including entrances, parking areas, common spaces, and perimeter locations, to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.

• Monitor access points and assist with visitor management, directions, and access-related questions while maintaining a professional and service-oriented presence.

• Document incidents, observations, and completed patrol activities accurately and promptly in accordance with site-specific procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.

• Possess an armed guard card or license.

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Have at least 6 months of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.

• Be at least 21 years of age.

• 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-related 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:

• 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:  .

Job :

Location: United States-South Carolina-Columbia

Job Category: Security Officer, Armed Security