Security Guard Armed - Hospital Access

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 Guard Armed - Hospital Access in Columbia, 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 location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

This driving post combines professional communication, customer service, and prompt response to security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, innovation, and a people-first culture guide our work.

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and/or staff while carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of healthcare facilities, parking areas, and surrounding perimeters to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, requesting additional assistance as appropriate.
• Control access to restricted areas and verify credentials in accordance with location-specific procedures.
• Prepare clear, timely reports of incidents, observations, and patrol activities, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and/or location representatives.

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Have at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

• 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.

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