Armed Healthcare Security Guard – Patrol & Response

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Guard at a healthcare location in Columbia, SC. The role involves patrolling, rapid response to incidents, and maintaining a visible security presence to ensure safety and service quality.

Offers a full-time schedule with daytime evening shifts, driver’s license required for driving positions, and opportunities for ongoing training and career growth within a leading security firm.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license in the state where the job is located.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Background in security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with appropriate facility personnel and emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials in accordance with site-specific procedures, providing directions and assistance to patients and visitors.
• Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and policy violations to Allied Universal leadership and designated site contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Guard at a healthcare location in Columbia, SC. The role involves patrolling, rapid response to incidents, and maintaining a visible security presence to ensure safety and service quality.

Offers a full-time schedule with daytime evening shifts, driver’s license required for driving positions, and opportunities for ongoing training and career growth within a leading security firm.