Security Guard - Hospital Part Time

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide a sense of purpose. Work in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace as part of a team that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

About the role

As a Hospital Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard a high-profile healthcare customer. You will be responsible for the surveillance of the client’s healthcare premises and the protection of staff, members, and visitors. Detect and prevent suspicious activity, observe and report incidents, and provide customer service in a friendly and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Observe and remain vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazard, and unusual activity
• Patrol on foot, bicycle, or via vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individuals
• Orally and physically de-escalate individuals, as needed
• Inspect all security devices and fire control equipment
• Screen members, visitors, and client employees to expedite their admittance to the facility
• Respond to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgency
• Assist with patient escort, patient watch, provide safety escort, and/or transport deceased to morgue
• May be required to assist nursing staff with patient restraints (proper training provided)
• May be required to escort nursing staff to hospital morgue with deceased patients

Requirements

• Prior work experience involving dealing with customers, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations
• At least 21 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws
• 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
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions only
• Post offer, must successfully complete training and obtain a Management of Aggressive Behavior certification
• Frequent walking/standing required (indoor/outdoor); moderate technological usage required
• Multiple vaccinations required prior to working on site (company paid), including: two-stage Tuberculosis screening, MMR, Varicella, Tetanus screenings (TB testing instructions provided at orientation)
• State-issued medical marijuana card not accepted at this site
• Child abuse clearance will be submitted at orientation

Pay

$18.50 per hour

Schedule

• Part-time, up to 30 hours per week, weekends included
• Available shifts: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM or 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments (unused vacation paid out where required by law)
• Paid training
• Uniforms and equipment provided at no cost
• Officers get paid weekly
• Excellent career progression opportunities