Security Officer Armed Access Entrance

Job overview

The Security Officer Armed Access Entrance role is an onsite position located in Columbia, SC. Compensation is not specified for this role, which supports the healthcare security department at Allied Universal. This role exists to safeguard patients, visitors, and staff in a healthcare environment. The officer conducts routine patrols, maintains a visible presence to deter incidents, and supports a welcoming and secure environment for hospital operations.

What you'll do

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, medical emergencies, disturbances, and other critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner while coordinating with appropriate hospital personnel and public responders.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of hospital buildings, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations, with working environments and conditions varying throughout the location.
• Monitor access points and screen or direct visitors in accordance with site-specific procedures, helping to maintain an orderly healthcare environment.
• Document incidents, observations, and patrol activity accurately, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

columbia sc

allied universal

armed security

healthcare security

access control

no on-call

background check required

drug screen required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance, 401k plans, paid training, career growth, employee discounts

Why this role

Armed post, healthcare environment, access control

About the employer

Allied Universal is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Guards and Patrol Services. Sector: 56.