Security Officer Armed Field Patrol

Alliedbarton Security Services; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial & Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Field Patrol Security Officer in Norfolk, VA to safeguard patients, visitors, and staff across healthcare settings. You will perform routine armed patrols, deter incidents, and respond to security concerns with a patient- and staff-focused approach.

Day-to-day duties include monitoring access, reporting incidents, and providing compassionate customer service while maintaining a professional presence at all times.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as required by laws.
• Drug screening as required by law.
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and coordinate with hospital personnel and responders.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of hospital buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter locations.
• Monitor access points and support visitor, patient, and staff access procedures per site requirements.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports on incidents, observations, and security-related activities.

Skills

Customer service

Armed security

Education

High school diploma

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 Field Patrol in Norfolk, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at a healthcare location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide compassionate customer service to patients, visitors, and staff. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, and reliable team, where integrity, innovation, and teamwork support a meaningful role in a dynamic environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.10 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon11:00 PM - 07:00 AMTue11:00 PM - 07:00 AMWed11:00 PM - 07:00 AMThur11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSun11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• 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 setting.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with appropriate hospital personnel and emergency responders as needed.
• 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 support visitor, patient, and staff access procedures in accordance with site-specific requirements.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports regarding incidents, observations, and security-related activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1689070