Armed Security Officer - Healthcare Site

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 Armed Security Officer - Healthcare Site in Memphis, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer in a busy healthcare location, you will conduct routine patrols and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, support staff and visitors, and respond to alarms and service calls with calm, clear communication. This post requires an Armed Guard Card or License. At Allied Universal, you will work with a caring, people-first team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, always acting with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / 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 within a healthcare location by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities while performing armed post duties in accordance with licensing and training requirements.
• Respond to incidents, medical facility disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; use verbal de-escalation techniques and request additional support from staff and/or public responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of hospital interiors, entrances, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Control access to restricted areas by verifying credentials, managing visitor check-in directions, and monitoring alarm panels and/or video surveillance systems in accordance with site procedures.
• Complete detailed incident reports, shift logs, and equipment checks, including weapon and post equipment inspections, and communicate security-related information to hospital staff and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Be at least 21+ years of age.
• Handcuffs/pepper spray/baton is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid is preferred.
• 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.

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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