Security Officer Full Time-Hospital Patrols

About the role

Join Allied Universal at a dynamic healthcare location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, support a professional presence that helps to deter security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of hospital grounds on foot or in vehicle; document detailed observations of unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Assist hospital staff with de-escalation of situations involving patients; restrain combative individuals as necessary (within company and customer guidelines)
• Transport patients to the morgue, as needed
• Auxiliary tasks include escorting patients from helicopter pad (high elevation) to the emergency room, assisting with evacuations during fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters, sounding alarms or calling police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons, warning violators of rule infractions, ensuring only authorized individuals enter and exit the hospital, and monitoring entrances and exits
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required

Requirements

• Must have at least 6+ months of Security Professional Experience
• Must be comfortable with morgue duty
• Must be comfortable with restraining combative individuals as necessary (within company and customer guidelines)
• Must be willing to receive Tuberculosis (TB) test and certain vaccinations if necessary
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be comfortable carrying a taser on post

Qualifications

• (must have) High school diploma or equivalent
• Current driver’s license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable employment history relating customer service or the protective service industry (preferably security, healthcare, military, law enforcement, or corrections)
• Must be at least 18 years of age, or higher if required by the state
• Able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Active listening skills
• Able to assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Able to mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
• Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) or verified work experience in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
• Minimum of 8 or more years of service in any military branch
• Associate’s degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service