Security Officer - Armed Healthcare Facility - Full Time

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more for most full-time positions!

Job Description

As a Security Officer - Armed Healthcare Facility - Full Time in Stone Mountain, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare and more .

As a Patrol Armed Officer with Allied Universal, you will play a key role in helping to maintain a secure environment within a healthcare setting. Your responsibilities will include conducting regular patrols throughout the location, remaining highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and responding promptly to any situations that arise. This is an armed and driving post, requiring you to be prepared to act with professionalism and integrity at all times. You will interact with staff, visitors, and patients, providing exceptional customer service and clear communication while upholding the values of Allied Universal. Our team is committed to putting people first, working together to deliver reliable and innovative security-related solutions. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon01:00 PM - 08:00 PMTue01:00 PM - 08:00 PMWed01:00 PM - 08:00 PMThur01:00 PM - 08:00 PMFri01:00 PM - 08:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Use our proprietary scheduling platform to claim open shifts at client sites
• Support operations across a range of environments including commercial real estate, healthcare, and education
• Receive site-specific training and guidance from experienced teams
• Deliver consistent, professional security presence and customer service
• Be ready to fill in at short notice when urgent needs arise

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare environment.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the facility and its perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or suspicious behavior.
• Monitor access points and assist with controlling entry and exit to help to deter unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas.
• Document and report security-related incidents, observations, and/or hazards according to site protocols.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff and local law enforcement as needed to address security-related concerns and emergencies.
• Remain alert and prepared to respond to medical emergencies and/or other urgent situations specific to a healthcare location.

What We’re Looking For:

• Availability across various days and shifts
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
• A desire to gain broad experience and grow within the company
• Interest in transitioning into full-time roles when available

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience or possess a college degree.
• Must be a graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
• Must have 1 or more years of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 or more 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.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to