Hospital Security Officer

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

Job Description

Now Hiring Security Officer for Hospital in Lake Worth, FL!

 

• $17.50 / hour
• Flex/On Call Officers - Must be available to work any shift 
• Morning, Afternoon, Evening Shifts 

The primary responsibility is to deter crime and provide order and control during the shift within the boundaries of the assigned post. This Security Professional patrols the facility or stands a post as instructed and serves as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; detects suspicious activities; watches for criminal acts or client rule infractions at or near assigned post. This position responds to all incidents as dispatched providing assistance as needed, protecting personnel and property within reason and securing the incident scene until properly relieved. This position conducts initial investigation of incidents and is responsible for completing all appropriate reports.

Allied Universal Services is currently searching for a Professional Hospital Security Officer. The Security Officer will be working in a hospital/health care environment for Allied Universal Services. Our officers allow us to accomplish our company’s core purpose which is “to serve, secure and care for the people and businesses in our communities”. The Professional Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of the facilities they protect. Our security officers act as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; they detect and report suspicious, unsafe, or criminal acts at or near their assigned posts which may be a threat to the property, clients, guests, or employees at the site. Although essential activities may differ based on the facility at which they work, below are some of the standards:

 

Qualifications/Requirements:

 

Qualified applicants for the Professional Security Officer position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:

 

· At least 21 years of age

· High school diploma or Verifiable High School Diploma or GED (Certificates of Completion not acceptable)

· At a minimum, 3 year of verifiable work experience in a customer service-related field.

· Must possess a valid Driver’s License with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by Company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle required.

· No criminal charges in the past 7 years. No open/pending charges acceptable

· Valid guard card/license, as required in the state for which you are applying.

· Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines

· Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills

· As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug test

· As a condition of continued employment, employee must always maintain current active status of all required License, and must always carry the license while on duty

· Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently

· Answer phones or greet guests / employees in a professional, welcoming manner

· Read, understand, and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing in communicating with public/co-workers, giving, and receiving instructions, using phones

· Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)

 

Physical and Mental Functions:

 

· Climb and descend stairs to all floors of the hospital in the event elevators are not accessible due to mechanical issues or emergency situations.

· Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties

· Assist in lifting patients