Security Officer Unarmed Presence

Allied Universal•Columbia, SC

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 Unarmed Presence in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal at a healthcare location where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and support patients, visitors, and staff with outstanding customer service and communication. In this unarmed patrol role, you will bring a caring, reliable approach, work as part of a team, and act with integrity while helping create a welcoming environment each day.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
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 patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
Respond to incidents, urgent situations, and requests for assistance in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns to site leadership.
Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility, including hallways, entrances, parking areas, and exterior perimeter, as working environments and conditions may vary by location.
Monitor access points and help to deter unauthorized entry, disorderly behavior, and other security-related issues while maintaining a professional presence.
Support a welcoming environment by assisting with directions, visitor inquiries, and de-escalation of tense situations, and/or coordinating with staff and first responders when needed.