Security Officer - Armed Healthcare Patrol Driver

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 Patrol Driver in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal as an armed, driving patrol officer supporting a busy healthcare location. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to calls with calm customer service and clear communication. Bring our agile, reliable, and innovative approach to a caring culture that puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Part 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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 within a healthcare location.
• Perform armed post duties in accordance with Allied Universal policies, state and local laws, and client site requirements, including maintaining required permits, certifications, and qualifications.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, entrances, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical emergencies, disturbances, suspicious activity, and fire and/or severe weather events.
• Support access control by monitoring entry points, checking identification and/or credentials as directed, managing visitor sign-in processes, and assisting with wayfinding and de-escalation when needed.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems, and communicate observations and status updates to site contacts and/or dispatch per post orders.
• Use verbal de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention methods to help resolve conflicts, including interactions involving stressed patients and/or family members.
• Document patrols, incidents, and actions taken using written reports and electronic reporting tools, maintaining detailed and timely logs.
• Coordinate with healthcare staff, local law enforcement, and emergency responders when requested, providing clear information and maintaining scene control until additional resources arrive.
• Maintain control of assigned equipment and site keys, follow chain-of-custody procedures for found property and evidence, and complete required checks and inventories per post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Being able to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
• 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.