Security Officer Armed Patrol Access Control

Allied Universal; Gardendale (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access

Career growth

Retirement savings plan

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is a leading security and facility services company seeking a part-time Security Officer Armed Patrol Access Control in Gardendale, AL. The role involves serving healthcare locations, conducting armed patrols, and ensuring access control while delivering excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.

As part of Allied Universal, you’ll use smart tools, follow post orders, and maintain a visible security presence to deter incidents.

Qualifications

• Concealed carry permit preferred.
• Armed guard card or license preferred.
• Access control or badge experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation and drug screen required.
• Industry-specific security training required.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and contractors while carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control protocols, and emergency response activities in a healthcare location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, entrances, perimeter areas, and other assigned locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical emergencies, disturbances, and other critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and applicable procedures.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials as assigned, and assist with visitor management and direction to support an orderly healthcare environment.
• Document patrols, incidents, observations, and actions taken in clear and accurate reports; communicate relevant information to supervisors, facility personnel, and responding agencies as appropriate.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Background check

Drug screen

Security training

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Armed guard license

Concealed carry permit

Driver's license

Job description

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.

Security Officer Armed Patrol Access Control in Gardendale, AL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Armed Security Officer in a healthcare location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, support access control, and provide outstanding customer service to patients, visitors, and staff. You will communicate clearly, respond professionally to concerns, and use technology to document activities. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, innovation, and a people-first culture guide our work.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $16.29 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Sat: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sun: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and/or contractors while carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control protocols, and emergency response activities in a healthcare location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, entrances, perimeter areas, and other assigned locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical emergencies, disturbances, and other critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and applicable procedures.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials as assigned, and assist with visitor management and direction to support an orderly healthcare environment.
• Document patrols, incidents, observations, and actions taken in clear and accurate reports; communicate relevant information to supervisors, facility personnel, and responding agencies as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a concealed carry weapons permit.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Possess an armed guard card or license preferred.
• Have access control or badge experience preferred.
• Have customer service experience 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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.