Security Officer Armed Patrol - Shelter

Allied Universal•Columbia, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Armed Patrol - Shelter in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at a dynamic public sector location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment through strong customer service and communication. In this role, you will bring integrity, reliability, and teamwork to each shift while contributing to a caring and innovative culture.

Requirements

Possess 1 or more years of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
Be at least 21 years of age.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, which may include working in varied environments and conditions consistent with an armed patrol post.