Security Officer Armed Access

Alliedbarton Security Services; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer in Orangeburg, SC, to patrol hospital facilities, assist patients and staff, and deter security incidents. The role requires handling access control, reporting, and responding to emergencies with professional judgment.

The position is full-time with day and night shifts; applicants must have an armed guard card and meet background check requirements. Benefits include health coverage and paid training for ongoing career growth.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and facility personnel while following security procedures.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies in a calm, professional manner.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of hospital buildings and perimeter locations.
• Monitor access points and enforce visitor management and policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations to leadership.
• Operate in accordance with facility policies and emergency protocols.
• Maintain a professional presence and deter unauthorized activity.
• Coordinate with healthcare staff during incidents and drills.
• Support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Armed security experience

Patrol

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Armed Accessin Orangeburg, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a healthcare location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This armed post calls for strong communication, professionalism, and sound judgment. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue11:00 PM - 07:00 AMWed11:00 PM - 07:00 AMThur11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSat03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and other facility personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, medical emergencies, behavioral health situations, and other critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following facility protocols.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of hospital buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor management, access control, and the enforcement of facility policies while maintaining a professional presence.
• Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and security-related concerns to appropriate personnel and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a valid armed guard card or license.
• Have at least six months of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.