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 - Fleet Patrol Driver in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy healthcare location, you will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support staff, patients, and visitors with professional customer service. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license. You will communicate clearly, document observations, and respond to calls for assistance with an agile, reliable, and people-first approach rooted in teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.26 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

• 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 You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications to site leadership and/or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols of hospital buildings, parking areas, entrances, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Assist with access control by monitoring doors and entry points during patrols, verifying credentials when required, and directing visitors to appropriate check-in areas.
• Complete incident reports and patrol logs, communicate observations to Allied Universal supervision and site contacts, and support medical staff with de-escalation and customer service presence as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• A minimum of 6 months of security experience is required.
• Proof of a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• The ability to lift up to 20 lbs is preferred.
• 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.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

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