Security Officer Armed Patrol Hospital

Allied Universal • Reading, PA

6h • $25 • 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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Armed Patrol in Reading, PA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Hospitals, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a Hospital location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will respond to calls for service, document activity, and communicate clearly with site teams and visitors. This role supports our agile, reliable, innovative approach and our caring culture, delivering through teamwork and integrity.

Requirements

• Have 1+ years’ armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess an Act 235 Qualification in Pennsylvania only.
• 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

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A valid firearms permit is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, production areas, parking lots and perimeter routes to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or identify hazards and maintenance concerns.
• Monitor and control access for employees, visitors, vendors and deliveries by verifying identification, issuing credentials as directed and/or screening entry points per site policy.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including supporting medical emergencies, workplace disturbances and/or alarm activations, and contacting public emergency services when needed.
• Complete detailed shift reports and incident documentation, maintain required firearm and equipment readiness checks and communicate updates to site leadership and/or Allied Universal management.

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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