Security Officer - Armed Patrol

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 Patrol in Orangeburg, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a busy healthcare location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents, and support staff, patients, and visitors through professional communication and customer service. This role requires an armed guard card or license. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and an agile, reliable, innovative mindset to every shift in a people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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 patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities in a healthcare location.
• Perform armed patrol duties in accordance with post orders, applicable laws, and Allied Universal policies, helping to deter unauthorized activity and/or escalating concerns as needed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including alarms, disturbances, and/or requests for assistance from clinical and administrative teams.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeter routes, monitoring for suspicious behavior, unsecured access points, and/or unusual conditions.
• Complete required reports and notifications for security-related incidents, patrol findings, and/or policy violations, and coordinate with local law enforcement and/or site leadership when directed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Have six months or more of armed security, law enforcement, and/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 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: www.aus.com.

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