Security Guard Armed Patrol

Allied Universal • Jennings, LA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

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 Patrol in Jennings, LA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed officer in a healthcare location, where you will patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help discourage security-related incidents, and support staff, patients, and visitors with outstanding customer service and communication. In this role, you will reflect our agile, reliable, and innovative approach while working with integrity and teamwork in a caring, people-first culture.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A guard card and/or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical emergencies, and/or critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, while communicating with site contacts, first responders, and/or Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, parking areas, entrances, restricted areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and help to control entry and exit activity by verifying credentials, observing visitor movement, and reporting security-related concerns in accordance with site procedures.
• Perform armed post duties in accordance with Allied Universal guidelines and site-specific instructions, including maintaining professional firearm handling practices, documenting incidents, and reporting observed issues promptly.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED