Security Officer Armed - Access Response

About the role

As an Armed Access Response Security Officer in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in industries such as Healthcare. You will conduct routine patrols and drive as needed to support security-related operations, maintain a visible presence to deter incidents, respond to concerns, and provide exceptional customer service and communication to patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities in a healthcare location.
• Respond to incidents, critical situations, medical emergencies, and disturbances in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, entrances, emergency departments, and surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor management, access control, and enforcement of site-specific policies while maintaining a professional presence.
• Prepare accurate reports and documentation related to incidents, patrol activities, access concerns, and other security-related observations.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• At least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• At least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• 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.

Pay

$18.78 per hour.

Schedule

• Wednesday: 10:00 PM – 06:00 AM
• Thursday: 10:00 PM – 06:00 AM
• Friday: 10:00 PM – 06:00 AM
• Saturday: 10:00 PM – 06:00 AM
• Sunday: 10:00 PM – 06:00 AM

Benefits

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.

Position Type: Full Time