Security Officer – Armed Patrol

Allied Universal; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer – Armed Patrol in Georgetown, SC to protect patients, visitors and staff at a healthcare location. You will perform armed post duties, respond to incidents, and stay highly visible to deter security risks while adhering to site policies and state laws.

An armed guard card/license is required with prior security or law enforcement experience preferred. This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay, a stable schedule, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of security or related experience preferred.
• Armed guard card/license required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Background check and drug screen as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff while following site procedures and security protocols in a healthcare setting.
• Perform armed post duties in accordance with policy and law, maintain credentials, and apply sound judgment during incidents.
• Respond to alarms and incidents calmly, coordinate with hospital personnel and responders as needed.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of interior and exterior areas to deter incidents and identify security concerns.
• Complete logs and reports, communicating observations to site leadership.

Skills

Customer service

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 Patrol in Georgetown, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol officer supporting a busy healthcare location. You will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, respond to calls for assistance, and support patients, visitors, and staff with calm customer service and clear communication. This post requires an armed guard card or license and offers a chance to work with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and always acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.82 / Hour

Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon06:00 PM – 06:00 AMSat06:00 PM – 06:00 AMSun06:00 PM – 06:00 AM

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.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and/or staff while carrying out site-specific procedures, access control practices, and security-related protocols within a healthcare location.
• Perform armed post duties in accordance with Allied Universal policies and applicable laws, including maintaining required credentials, following weapons handling and retention practices, and using sound judgment during security-related events.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or urgent requests for assistance in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with hospital personnel and/or local first responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of interior areas and exterior grounds such as entrances, parking areas, and perimeter routes to help to deter unwanted activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Complete patrol logs, incident reports, and daily activity documentation, and communicate observations and/or hazards to site leadership for timely follow-up.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 2 years’ law enforcement/military police/corrections experience.
• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

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

2026-1526410