Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol Driving Role

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 Patrol Driving Role in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed, driving patrol officer at a busy healthcare location where your visible presence and routine rounds help support a calm environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will conduct patrols, respond to security-related concerns, document observations, and deliver helpful customer service through clear communication. Bring your valid driver’s license and be part of an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and leads with 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, hospital site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols throughout hospital corridors, entrances, parking areas, and the exterior perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify hazards or maintenance issues.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation support, access control concerns, and assistance with wayfinding during high-traffic periods.
• Monitor access points and restricted areas, verifying credentials when required and/or directing individuals to appropriate check-in locations in accordance with site procedures.
• Complete detailed reports of incidents, patrol observations, and service requests, and communicate timely updates to Allied Universal leadership and/or site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Client requires proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.