Healthcare Security Officer - Medical Center

Allied Universal • Pinecrest, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is seeking a professional Security Officer to work at a local Medical Center in West Gables, FL. As a Hospital Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard a high-profile healthcare customer. The Hospital Security Officer is responsible for the surveillance of the client’s healthcare premises and the protection of the staff, members, and visitors. You will detect and prevent any suspicious activity, observe and report incidents, and provide customer service in a friendly and professional manner.

Requirements

• Valid Florida Security License D License
• 1 Year Security Experience
• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or Verifiable High School Diploma or GED (Certificates of Completion not acceptable)
• At a minimum, 3 years of verifiable work experience in a customer service-related field.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by Company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle.
• No criminal charges in the past 7 years. No open/pending charges acceptable.
• Valid guard card/license, as required in the state for which you are applying.
• Must possess effective written and oral communication and people skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the public in a professional and effective manner.
• Must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills.
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug test.
• As a condition of continued employment, employee must always maintain current active status of all required License and must always carry the license while on duty.
• Ability to manage both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently.
• Read, understand, and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing in communicating with public/co-workers, giving, and receiving instructions, using phones.
• Must be able to manage pressure of working with high volume public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment).
• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties.
• The uniform will be clean and always worn properly and in a professional manner.
• The client’s identification badge will be always worn while on client property in accordance with client policy.
• Footwear worn must be slip resistant.
• Facial hair will always allow for proper wear of a particulate mask (N-95) while on duty.
• CDC NIOSH Hand Hygiene Standards will always be adhered to.
• Fingernails will be no longer than ¼ inch from the tip of the finger, false nails are not permissible, and fingernail polish (if worn) will be acrylic with no chips or scratches and no inclusions in the polish.
• Perfumes or cologne, or other smells which could impact patients with respiratory ailments, will not be worn in excess.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be worn as appropriate to job roles and duties performed.
• The use of personal electronic devices is prohibited while on post/patrol except in designated areas specified by client policy.

Nice To Haves

• Security Experience or Law Enforcement/Corrections Experience Preferred!
• Amazing opportunity for veterans!!

Responsibilities

• Serve and safeguard a high-profile healthcare customer.
• Surveil the client’s healthcare premises.
• Protect the staff, members, and visitors.
• Detect and prevent suspicious activity.
• Observe and report incidents.
• Provide customer service in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer phones or greet guests / employees in a professional, welcoming manner.
• Climb and descend stairs to all floors of the hospital in the event elevators are not accessible.
• Assist in lifting patients as needed to either assist nursing staff or help transport expired patients.
• Restrain violent/combative patients to prevent injuries to themselves and others.
• Run as needed.
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat.

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 benefits program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees