Armed Security Officer - Healthcare

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 Armed Security Officer - Healthcare in San Antonio, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Shelter, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Security Officer at a shelter location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and support people with professionalism and care. This is an armed and driving post for someone who values teamwork, integrity, and dependable service while contributing to a caring, agile, and innovative team environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat06:00 AM - 06:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff by carrying out site-specific procedures, access guidelines, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to an armed post at the location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, while communicating with site contacts, supervisors, and/or first responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the facility, surrounding grounds, and perimeter to help identify unusual activity, unsecured areas, and/or policy concerns.
• Monitor entrances, exits, common areas, and authorized movement within the location to help support order, document notable activity, and/or address questions or concerns from occupants.
• Prepare clear, timely reports on incidents, patrol activity, and security-related concerns, and help to follow site protocols for de-escalation, emergency notifications, and/or post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• An armed guard card or license is required.
• Must pass a physical fitness exam (1 mile run, push ups and sit ups).
• Must have at least 3 years of either military, law enforcement, corrections or armed security experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• 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.

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: