Security Officer Armed - Site Response

Allied Universal; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, seeks an Armed Security Officer - Site Response in Orangeburg, SC to safeguard clients in healthcare and other settings. You will patrol, deter incidents, and deliver excellent customer service while maintaining professional conduct.

Responsibilities include responding to incidents, monitoring access, and reporting activities. Must hold an armed guard license and meet age/education requirements; background checks and drug

Qualifications

• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• At least six months of armed security‑related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Background check in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Drug screen where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and contractors per site policies and emergency procedures.
• Conduct armed patrols of hospital buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeters.
• Respond to incidents and alarms in a calm, professional manner following procedures and laws.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry to restricted areas.
• Prepare clear reports of incidents and patrols and communicate with site leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol experience

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

As a Security Officer Armed - Site Response in Orangeburg, 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 setting, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will respond to security-related concerns with professionalism, communicate clearly, and deliver exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and caring team, where integrity and teamwork guide every shift.

Position Type:

Full Time

Pay Rate:

$17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Wed 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Thur 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Sat 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and contractors by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and emergency response activities in a healthcare setting.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of hospital buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and policy violations.
• Respond to incidents, critical situations, alarms, and requests for assistance in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, following site procedures and applicable laws.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry to restricted areas, helping to support a controlled environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports of incidents, observations, and patrol activities, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and emergency responders as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 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. 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.