Security Officer Armed Hospital Patrol Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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 Patrol Agent in Reading, PA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Hospitals, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer in a busy hospital, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. In this role, you will support a caring culture that puts people first while working with an agile, reliable, and innovative team that values integrity and teamwork every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.51 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and other security-related post orders at an industrial location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including emergency response activities appropriate to an armed post.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, production areas, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor entry and exit activity, verify credentials and/or deliveries, and report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and security-related concerns to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Prepare accurate daily activity logs, incident reports, and shift handoff notes, and support requested investigations involving security-related events.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 1 or more years of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Act 235 qualification is required for positions in Pennsylvania only.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• A valid firearms permit 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.

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.

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:

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