Security Officer - Hospital Armed FT

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 Guard - Armed Mobile Driver in New Orleans, LA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a commercial real estate location, you will complete routine patrols and vehicle rounds, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to alarms and calls for service. This post requires an armed guard card/license and a valid driver’s license. You will deliver strong customer service, clear communication, and teamwork while acting with integrity in every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.50 / 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 tenants, visitors, patients, vendors, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed foot and/or vehicle patrols of interior and exterior areas such as lobbies, corridors, stairwells, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Control access at designated entry points by verifying authorization, issuing visitor credentials per site procedure, and directing individuals to appropriate locations.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems; investigate alerts, document findings, and notify site leadership and/or public responders as required.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical-related disturbances, disorderly conduct, and/or suspicious activity, while following use of force guidelines.
• Provide a visible presence in common areas and tenant spaces as assigned, offering assistance, answering questions, and helping to resolve concerns in a professional manner.
• Complete daily activity logs, incident reports, and shift turnover communications that are accurate, timely, and consistent with Allied Universal reporting requirements.
• Support tenant move-ins and move-outs, deliveries, and contractor work by monitoring access routes, observing for policy compliance, and reporting hazards or maintenance issues through the designated process.
• Work closely with site management, Allied Universal leadership, and local law enforcement when needed, preserving scene conditions and relaying clear, factual information.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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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