Security Officer Armed - Healthcare

Security Officer Armed - Healthcare Job in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Morning, Overnight Req ID: 2026-1651884 Work Days Available: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Date posted: 08/07/2026

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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 - Healthcare in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at a healthcare location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide professional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff. This driving post offers the opportunity to support a caring environment while representing Allied Universal's values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.78 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed06:00 AM - 02:00 PMThur06:00 AM - 02:00 PMFri10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities in a healthcare setting.
• Respond to incidents, medical emergencies, disturbances, and other critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and coordinating with appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned healthcare facility areas, including entrances, parking areas, common spaces, and perimeter locations, to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor management, directions, and access-related questions while maintaining a professional and service-oriented presence.
• Document incidents, observations, and completed patrol activities accurately and promptly in accordance with site-specific procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have at least 6 months of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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-related 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.

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.

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