Security Officer Armed - Access Entrance

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an armed Security Officer - Access Entrance in Columbia, SC. You will protect patients, visitors, and staff while patrolling and maintaining safety in a healthcare setting.

A valid armed guard card/licence and driver’s license are required, with a focus on excellent customer service and secure access control. This full-time role offers daytime shifts, a competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for career growth within a leading security provider.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service abilities are essential for interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for daily security tasks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and contractors by following security procedures.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies in a calm, coordinated manner with hospital personnel and public responders.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of hospital buildings, entrances, and parking areas.
• Monitor access points and direct visitors according to site procedures to maintain a safe environment.
• Document incidents and patrol activity and communicate updates to leadership and site contacts.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Computer literacy

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 - Access Entrance in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Security Officer in a healthcare location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This driving post requires an armed guard card/license and a valid driver’s license. Bring strong communication and customer service skills while representing Allied Universal’s caring, reliable, and integrity-driven culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.78 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, medical emergencies, disturbances, and other critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner while coordinating with appropriate hospital personnel and public responders.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of hospital buildings, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations, with working environments and conditions varying throughout the location.
• Monitor access points and screen or direct visitors in accordance with site‑specific procedures, helping to maintain an orderly healthcare environment.
• Document incidents, observations, and patrol activity accurately, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Minimum Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Be able to lift up to 20 pounds, preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, 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.

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

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.