Armed Patrol Security Officer — Day Shift, Career Growth

AUS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools access to shifts

Career growth opportunities

Health benefits and retirement options

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Armed Patrol Operations in Columbus, OH to safeguard clients across industries, including healthcare. The role emphasizes armed patrols, professional incident response, and customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.

The position is full-time with daytime shifts and a pay rate of $24.72 per hour. Join a team guided by integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• An armed guard card or license is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and staff while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of the facility, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify unusual activity and report concerns.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following site protocols and applicable laws.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry in accordance with site-specific procedures.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports regarding incidents, patrol activities, and security-related concerns.

Skills

Security-related experience

Customer service

Age 21+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Armed guard license

Background check compliance

Drug screen

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Armed Patrol Operations in Columbus, OH to safeguard clients across industries, including healthcare. The role emphasizes armed patrols, professional incident response, and customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.

The position is full-time with daytime shifts and a pay rate of $24.72 per hour. Join a team guided by integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to safety.