Security Officer - Armed Patrol

Allied Universal

3d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Armed Patrol in The Villages, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a healthcare location, you will complete routine patrols and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will support access points, respond to calls for assistance, and communicate clearly with staff, patients, and visitors while documenting key activity. Join a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, where a caring culture puts people first and we deliver through teamwork with integrity.

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

• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• X-Ray screening experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
• The ability to lift more than 20 lbs is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities in a healthcare location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation and timely communication with clinical leadership and/or local law enforcement as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout interior areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or theft, and to identify hazards such as unsecured doors or restricted-area access issues.
• Control access to restricted areas by verifying authorization, monitoring entry points during patrol, and completing visitor and/or vendor screening per site policy.
• Complete required reports and documentation for incidents, patrol activity, and policy exceptions, and communicate observations to the appropriate site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.

Benefits

• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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