Security Officer - Armed Patrol Driver

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facilities services provider in North America, seeks a Security Officer Part Time Armed Patrol Driver for Columbia, SC. The role involves patrolling healthcare facilities, maintaining a visible presence, and responding professionally to incidents while ensuring safety and compliance.

The position offers flexible scheduling with day shifts, a pay rate of $18.78 per hour, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of security-related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Six months of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Background check required.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and others by carrying out armed security procedures and emergency responses in a healthcare setting.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances and critical situations calmly and professionally.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, entrances, and surrounding property.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity; report unusual conditions or violations to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare accurate incident reports and maintain documentation related to patrols and responses.

Skills

Security awareness

Customer service

Conflict de-escalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Armed guard card or license

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 Part Time Armed Patrol Driver in Columbia, SC, 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 at a healthcare location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism and care. This driving position offers the opportunity to support patients, visitors, and staff through exceptional service and communication. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.78 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeThur06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and other individuals by carrying out armed security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following applicable policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, entrances, patient care areas, and surrounding property to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, assist with access control procedures, and report unusual conditions or policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare accurate incident reports and maintain required documentation related to patrols, responses, and security-related activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess at least six months of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• 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.

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.