Armed Security Officer - Hospital

Responsibilities

• Patrol high-risk and sensitive areas such as emergency departments, behavioral health units, maternity wards, and restricted clinical zones to detect suspicious or unsafe activity.
• Verify identities, check credentials, and control access to secure hospital areas including ICU, pharmacy, radiation/biomedical rooms, and staff-only corridors.
• Respond rapidly to threats, disturbances, or critical incidents while maintaining patient, staff, and visitor safety as the top priority.
• Ensure the proper functioning of all security systems, including alarms, access-control devices, panic buttons, and surveillance cameras.
• Document all incidents, security actions taken, patient/visitor interactions, and law enforcement notifications in detailed, accurate reports.
• Respond to alarms, conduct on-site checks, and secure affected areas until the situation is resolved.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement during serious incidents, violent encounters, active threats, or criminal investigations.
• Provide armed protection during high-risk patient situations such as patient elopement risks, behavioral health crises, or custody-related admissions.
• Aid medical staff during emergency codes (e.g., Code Gray/Code Silver), ensuring safe intervention, de-escalation, and area control.

Qualifications

• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Have 4-5 years of Military OR Law Enforcement Experience.
• Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED.
• Be able to ace and pass an extensive screening process.
• Have first aid certification (asset).
• Be able to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Have prior Armed Corrections, prior Military, prior Law Enforcement, or a degree in Criminal Justice.
• Be able to obtain an Armed GA state Security license in the United States.

Benefits

• A competitive hourly wage of $23.40/hour (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options.

Schedule

Set schedule: 7:00 PM -7:00 AM Saturday & Sunday + 11:00 PM -7:00AM Monday

32HRS

Pay

Competitive hourly wage of $23.40 /hour