Flex Healthcare Security Officer

Securitas Security Services•Sharon, CT

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Full-Time Flex/Float Healthcare Security Officer provides professional security services across designated healthcare facilities, floating between units at the same site as needed to help maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff and support facility policies and procedures. The position is based in Sharon, Connecticut, and works a steady 36-hour week consisting of three 12-hour shifts. Shifts may run 8:00 AM–8:00 PM or 8:00 PM–8:00 AM; assignment days and shifts change according to operational needs. The officer patrols facility areas, monitors access, responds to incidents, and supports staff with patient-related security needs. The role also provides courteous assistance, documents incidents and safety concerns, and adapts to different units, entrances, and posts. Securitas states that training is provided and that no prior experience is necessary, although relevant security, military, law enforcement, or healthcare security experience is preferred.

Requirements

Ability to work 12-hour shifts, either 8:00 AM–8:00 PM or 8:00 PM–8:00 AM, on a steady 36-hour weekly schedule, with flexibility in workdays.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful or sensitive situations.
Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods and respond quickly in emergencies.
High level of integrity, reliability, and attention to detail.
Meet all licensing, background, and medical requirements applicable to security work and healthcare environments in the local jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

Previous security, military, law enforcement, or healthcare security experience is preferred.
Retail, food service, or hospitality experience is described as a good fit.

Responsibilities

Patrol interior and exterior areas of the healthcare facility.
Monitor access points, verify identification, and enforce visitor and access-control procedures.
Respond calmly and professionally to alarms, incidents, and calls for service.
Support staff with patient-related security needs, including de-escalation and safe intervention in accordance with site procedures and training.
Provide a visible, professional security presence reflecting Securitas’ values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.
Offer clear and courteous assistance to patients, visitors, and staff, including directions, escorts, and information.
Accurately and promptly document incidents, unusual activities, and safety concerns.
Adapt to different units, entrances, and posts within the healthcare facility.
Learn and follow site-specific post orders and work instructions for each assignment.
Support coverage needs, including call-offs, high-volume periods, and special events.
Actively monitor premises, preserve order, and enforce client-site regulations and directives for personnel, visitors, and the area.