Armed Security Officer - Campus Patrol

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 Campus Patrol in Palm Springs, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer in a fast-paced healthcare location, you will conduct routine patrols, remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to calls for assistance with calm professionalism. You will support patients, visitors, and staff through clear communication, accurate reporting, and strong customer service. At Allied Universal, you will be part of a caring, agile team that delivers through teamwork and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.00 / 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 to patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out site-specific procedures, posted orders, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical facility disturbances, access issues, and security-related alarms and/or calls for assistance.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of interior areas, parking areas, and the perimeter; observe and report conditions that may help to reduce risk to people, property, and operations.
• Control access to restricted areas by verifying identification, following visitor management procedures, and coordinating with site personnel regarding after-hours entry and/or special access requests.
• Complete security-related reports and logs, document incidents, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 2 years of security-related experience.
• Client requires proof of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license 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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