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Allied Universal Security Officer - Armed Driver Patrol in Columbia, South Carolina
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 Driver Patrol in Columbia, SC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a busy healthcare location, you will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and respond to alarms and calls for assistance. You will provide calm customer service to staff, patients, and visitors, document activities, and communicate clearly with site leadership. This post requires a valid driver’s license and an armed guard card, supported by a caring, integrity-driven team.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.78 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day Time
Mon10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Tue10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Fri10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Sat10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Sun10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
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.
What You'll Do:
Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation support and coordination with site leadership and/or local law enforcement as directed.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols of interior areas, entrances, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify potential hazards or policy violations.
Control access to restricted areas by verifying credentials, monitoring visitor flow, and assisting with screening procedures as required by site policy.
Complete detailed incident reports, shift activity logs, and other documentation; maintain required armed post equipment and follow all licensing, training, and use-of-force guidelines.
Minimum Requirements:
A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
Have at least 1+ years' armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
An armed guard card and/or license is required.
Client requires proof of high school diploma and/or GED.
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 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.
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 .
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 .
Job ID: 2026-1550475
Location: United States-South Carolina-Columbia
Job Category: Security Officer, Armed Security