Unarmed Healthcare Security Officer: Dispatch & Patient Care

Allied Universal; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Ongoing paid training

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Healthcare - Unarmed in West Columbia, SC to safeguard clients across healthcare facilities. You will serve as a central point of contact for staff and visitors, coordinate dispatch activities, document incidents, and respond calmly to security-related events.

The role is full-time, with daytime to night shifts and a focus on customer service, teamwork, and integrity in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
• Must meet hospital vaccination requirements.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and coordinate dispatch communications for calls for assistance, alarms, incidents, and other security-related concerns throughout the healthcare location.
• Document dispatch activity, incidents, and communications accurately in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with appropriate personnel and emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the healthcare location and perimeter as assigned; working environments and conditions may vary by site.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Healthcare - Unarmed in West Columbia, SC to safeguard clients across healthcare facilities. You will serve as a central point of contact for staff and visitors, coordinate dispatch activities, document incidents, and respond calmly to security-related events.

The role is full-time, with daytime to night shifts and a focus on customer service, teamwork, and integrity in a healthcare environment.