Posting Security Guard - Hospital

Security Officer Job

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. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

Job Description

Now hiring for Full Time Security Officer for Local Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL!

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional - Unarmed. The Security Professional will conduct unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrol (interior and/or exterior) in a hospital environment. Additional duties include control access and egress; monitor CCTV and alarm systems; compose reports; deter criminal activity and misconduct. Due to the safety sensitive nature of this role, qualified candidates must be able to submit to drug screening to the extent permissible by law. This assignment is in a healthcare facility. As such, a tuberculosis (TB) test and certain vaccinations may be required.

Pay Rate: $17.50 / hour

Shifts Available: Swing Shift (2pm - 10pm)

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

Responsibilities:

• Observe and remain vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazard, and unusual activity
• Patrol on foot, bicycle, or via a vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individuals
• Orally and physically de-escalating 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
• May also include patient escort, patient watch, provide safety escort, assist and/or transport deceased to morgue

Minimum Requirements:

• Prior work experience involving dealing with customers, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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
• Post offer, must be able to successfully complete the training requirement and obtain a Management of Aggressive Behavior certification

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more

Closing

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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