Security Professional - Patient Transportation

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. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

Job Description

As a Patient Transport Officer, you will serve and safeguard mental health patients in a healthcare setting and during travel to and from healthcare facilities. A Patient Transport Officer transports patients to and from specific destinations while maintaining proper daily documentation for ridership and vehicle inspection reports. This position may also include additional duties, including patrolling hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, and vandalism.

 

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Career Advancement Opportunities

Full Time Positions Available

Starting Base Pay: $22 per hour

 

Qualifications:

21+ Years of Age with A Valid SC Driver's License

Must be able to Provide HS Diploma or GED

 

Responsibilities:

• On behalf of the client, provide secure and efficient transportation for mental health patients from healthcare facilities to designated in-patient care facilities throughout South Carolina.
• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Maintain daily documentation for ridership and vehicle pre- and post-inspection reports
• Adheres to all safety standards and guidelines, including the Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines and client requirements
• Responsible for the overall maintenance of the transport vehicle to include refilling fuel and sanitization of the interior
• Perform all other Security Professional responsibilities as directed based on business needs

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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
• Must possess one or more of the following:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience
• Security licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Ability to properly wear an N95 mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines while on site
• Ability to write reports, present information, and to respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Must be familiar with the applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Experience working in a hospital environment or mental health facility a plus

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior security, military, law enforcement or other protective service industry experience

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal day

Closing

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, gende