Hospital Security Officer
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.
About the role
As a Hospital Security Officer in Reston, VA, you will serve and safeguard patients, visitors, medical staff, and hospital personnel in a healthcare environment. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore.
As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a hospital setting, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide outstanding customer service to patients, visitors, and staff. You will use clear communication and professional judgment while supporting a safe, secure, and welcoming healthcare environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour
Schedule
DayTime
- Sat 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Sun 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and guests by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout healthcare facilities, surrounding grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols.
- Monitor access points and assist with visitor management, directing individuals to appropriate locations while supporting site access procedures.
- Document patrols, incidents, and observations accurately and promptly, communicating relevant information to site leadership and emergency responders as needed.
Minimum Requirements
- At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
- Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- CPR certification is preferred.
- Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
- 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.