Security Officer Armed Enhanced Healthcare

Allied Universal • Fort Lauderdale, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Armed Enhanced Healthcare to provide security at an assigned healthcare site in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role has a fixed weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment, with the option to claim additional shifts through the scheduling platform. Employees may work part-time hours or build toward a schedule of up to 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back. The posted rate is $21.82 per hour, and the stated shift is Saturday, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM.

The officer provides customer service and security support to patients, visitors, staff, and contractors; responds to emergencies and disruptive incidents; patrols the site while armed; monitors access to restricted areas; and maintains firearms qualifications and equipment in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and client requirements. Employment is subject to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Industry-specific security training is required, and applicable licensing may be required before employment.

Requirements

• Possess an Armed Guard Card or license; a guard card is required.
• Have at least 2 years of service in a healthcare or medical-related field.
• Have at least 1 year of armed security, law enforcement, corrections, or military experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and contractors while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities at a healthcare location.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, medical emergencies, disruptive behavior, and other critical situations; notify appropriate personnel and document activities as required.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for individuals entering restricted areas according to site-specific procedures.
• Maintain required firearms qualifications and handle assigned equipment in accordance with Allied Universal policies, applicable laws, and client requirements.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Retirement plans
• Disability insurance
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more
• Paid training programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED