Security Officer - Hospital Overnights

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

Join the world's leading security company!

 

Pay rate: $20.78 per hour 

 

Paid on the job training

 

Available Shift Details:

• Shift 1: Swing Shift: Friday, Tuesday, Thursday 3PM-11PM
• Shift 2: Grave/Swing Shift: Friday 3PM-11PM, Saturday 7PM-7AM, Sunday 7PM-7AM, Thursday 11PM-7AM

 

Requirements:

• Valid Drivers License With Clean Driving Record (In The Event Of A Driver Needed) Or Government/State ID
• Must have 2 Years verifiable employment history relating to this position - ( Security, Healthcare, Customer Service, Military, Law Enforcement, Corrections)
• Natural Hair Color 
• No Face/Neck Tattoos 
• Comfortable with Restraining When Needed, Dealing With Combative Patients 
• Comfortable Transporting Patients To The Morgue When Needed
• Comfortable with heights ( you may need to assist in helicopter transports back down to the E.R )
• Comfortable with needles ( you will need a TB test and required vaccinations where applicable ) 

Job Duties:

• Transporting Patients To The Emergency Room
• Patrolling: Walking the hospital grounds and looking for anything suspicious or concerning
• Reporting: Notifying leadership or other security officers of anything important
• Controlling access: Ensuring that only authorized people can enter and exit the hospital, and that no contraband or hospital items are brought in or out
• Preventing crime: Trying to stop criminal activity, such as theft, vandalism, and disturbances
• Responding to emergencies: Helping with evacuations during fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters
• Managing issues: Addressing security issues with patients or visitors, and using verbal de-escalation skills to resolve safety incidents
• Maintaining confidentiality: Being discreet when handling private information

 

 

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 18 years of age; 21 for Armed or Taser positions.
• High school diploma, College Degree, or GED. Education must be verifiable through the background vendor. (Certificates of Course Completion not acceptable).
• Must have 5 years of work experience within the last 5 years, with a minimum of 2 years verifiable work history.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation and Drug Screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universal will