Security Officer - Hospital

Allied Universal9 months ago
Louisville, KY, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers and fosters a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace. As a Hospital Security Officer, you will safeguard a high-profile healthcare customer’s premises by protecting staff, members, and visitors, and by providing vigilant surveillance and professional customer service.

Salary: $21 / Hour
Location: United States-Kentucky-Louisville
Schedule: Paid Weekly
Benefits: Uniforms Provided, Benefits And 401K

Key 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

Required Qualifications

  • 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

Benefits & Perks

  • 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…

Required Skills

Patrolling
Surveillance
Safety Compliance
Emergency Response
De-escalation
Customer Service
Incident Reporting