Armed Security Officer – Healthcare Facility (FT)

Allied Universal; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Guard Armed Medical Facility in Fort Lauderdale, FL to safeguard clients across healthcare settings. You will perform armed patrols, monitor access, respond to incidents, and maintain a professional, welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

This full-time role requires an armed guard license, 2 years in healthcare security, 5 years in security, and a strong customer service mindset.

Qualifications

• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Have at least 2 years of service in a healthcare or medical-related field.
• Have at least 5 years of security-related experience.
• 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, background investigation will be conducted per laws.
• A drug screen may be required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local laws.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and facility personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, medical emergencies, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established protocols.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as required, and report suspicious activity, policy violations, and hazards to appropriate contacts.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required documentation related to incidents, patrols, and security-related activities.

Skills

Customer service

Security procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Guard Armed Medical Facility in Fort Lauderdale, FL to safeguard clients across healthcare settings. You will perform armed patrols, monitor access, respond to incidents, and maintain a professional, welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

This full-time role requires an armed guard license, 2 years in healthcare security, 5 years in security, and a strong customer service mindset.