Hospital Security Guard Day Shift

Allied Universal • Laurens, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the World's Leading Security Company! Now Hiring Security Professionals for a Hospital in Laurens, SC! Starting Pay: $18.69/hour Shift Times: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM Position: Full Time Location: Laurens County Hospital
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Must pass stair test - Step up & down on a 7in step 84 times in 90 seconds
Must have a high school diploma, GED certificate of completion or college degree (verifiable education is required)
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. A Hospital Security Professional detects and prevents any suspicious activity, observe and reports incidents, and provides customer service in a friendly and professional manner.

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

Nice To Haves

• Must pass stair test - Step up & down on a 7in step 84 times in 90 seconds
• Must have a high school diploma, GED certificate of completion or college degree (verifiable education is required)

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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plans
• Ongoing paid training programs
• career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks 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