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Security Officer Armed - Hospital Access

Job in Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina, 29228, USA
Listing for: Allied Universal
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-22
Job specializations:
  • Security
    Site Security, Security Officer, Armed Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18.78 USD Hourly USD 18.78 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Columbia

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.

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 Armed - Hospital Access in Columbia, SC
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Security Officer in a healthcare location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This driving post combines customer service, clear communication, and security-related response skills.

Join Allied Universal, where a caring culture, teamwork, integrity, agility, reliability, and innovation put people first.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.78 / Hour

Job Schedule

Day Time Mon
10:00 PM - 06:00 AMTue
10:00 PM - 06:00 AMFri
10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat
10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun
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 emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
  • Respond to incidents, medical emergencies, disturbances, and other critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner while coordinating with appropriate facility personnel and public responders.
  • Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
  • Monitor access points and assist with visitor, patient, and contractor access in accordance with site-specific procedures.
  • Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and security-related concerns to Allied Universal leadership and site management.
Minimum Requirements
  • Possess at least one year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
  • An armed guard card or license is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
  • 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.
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.
Benefits
  • Health…
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