Security Officer - Hospital - Third Shift Full Time

About the role

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is hiring a Security Professional – Unarmed for a hospital environment in Smyrna, TN. The role involves conducting unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrols (interior and exterior), controlling access and egress, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, composing reports, and deterring criminal activity and misconduct. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, candidates must be able to submit to drug screening to the extent permissible by law. A tuberculosis (TB) test and certain vaccinations may be required for this healthcare facility assignment. Requisition ID: 2026-1747851.

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
• Assist in escorting patients from helicopter pad (high elevation) to the emergency room
• Assist with evacuations during fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters
• Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits; ensure only authorized individuals enter and exit the hospital, and that no contraband or hospital items are brought in or out
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current driver’s license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle
• Licensing requirements subject to state and/or local laws and regulations; may be required prior to employment
• Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable employment history relating to 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
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Able to mediate conflict with tact and 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 law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
• A 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's 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 only where required by law

Pay

$20.20 per hour. Daily and weekly pay options available – you choose when you get paid.

Schedule

Full Time: Monday to Friday, 22:00–06:00.