Security Officer Armed - Healthcare Site

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.

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 Site 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 monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

This driving post requires a valid driver’s license and armed credentials. Deliver exceptional customer service and clear communication while embodying Allied Universal's agile, reliable, innovative, caring, team-focused, and integrity-driven culture.

Full Time

$18.78 / Hour

Day Time Mon
06:00 AM - 02:00 PMFri
06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSat
06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSun
06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and/or contractors by carrying out armed 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, following established protocols and escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of hospital buildings, entrances, parking areas, and the surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor management, restricted-area access, and staff escorts in accordance with site-specific requirements.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports of incidents, observations, and security-related activities, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and emergency responders as needed.

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Have at least 1 year of experience as an armed security professional, in law enforcement, or in the military.
• Possess an Armed Guard Card or License.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Be able to lift up to 20 pounds, 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.

• 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.

• 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 restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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: