Security Officer Armed Permit Holder Patrol

Allied Universal•Birmingham, AL

1d•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 Officer Armed Permit Holder Patrol in Birmingham, AL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer in a healthcare setting, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, support access control, and provide professional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff. You will communicate clearly, respond to security-related concerns, and contribute to a caring environment through teamwork, integrity, reliability, and innovation with Allied Universal.

Requirements

Possess a valid concealed carry weapons permit.
Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
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

Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
Access control and badge experience preferred.
Customer service experience 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 in a healthcare location.
Respond to incidents, critical situations, medical emergencies, and/or disturbances in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site personnel and public emergency services as directed.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols of facility buildings, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
Monitor access points and visitor activity, assist with access control procedures, and report suspicious behavior, hazards, and/or policy violations to appropriate personnel.
Complete required incident reports, daily activity logs, and other documentation accurately and in accordance with Allied Universal and site procedures.