Hospital Security Officer Full Time

Allied Universal • Pine Township, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Hospital Security Officer at Wexford Hospital to safeguard the healthcare facility, its staff, members, and visitors. The role involves monitoring the premises, preventing and reporting suspicious activity, and providing friendly, professional customer service. Available shifts are 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM, and 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, for up to 40 hours per week; weekends are included in the schedule. Pay is $17.00 per hour.

The officer may be asked to assist nursing staff with patient restraints after receiving appropriate training, escort nursing staff to the morgue with deceased patients, provide patient watches and escorts, and assist with or transport deceased patients to the morgue. The position requires frequent indoor and outdoor walking and standing, as well as moderate use of technology. Multiple company-paid vaccinations and screenings are required before working onsite, including two-stage tuberculosis screening, MMR, Varicella, and Tetanus screenings. Child abuse clearance is submitted at orientation.

Allied Universal provides weekly pay, uniforms and equipment at no cost, paid training, benefits, and career progression opportunities. Applicants are subject to background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law. After an offer, the selected candidate must complete required training and obtain a Management of Aggressive Behavior certification.

Requirements

• Prior work experience involving customer interaction, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations.
• Be at least 21 years of age for this position.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Successfully complete required training and obtain a Management of Aggressive Behavior certification after an offer.
• Complete a background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law.
• Complete required onsite vaccinations and screenings, including two-stage tuberculosis screening, MMR, Varicella, and Tetanus screenings.
• Submit child abuse clearance at orientation.
• A valid driver's license is required for driving positions only; licensing requirements may apply under state or local law.

Responsibilities

• Observe and remain alert for signs of crime, disorder, hazards, and unusual activity.
• Patrol on foot, bicycle, or by vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individuals.
• Orally and physically de-escalate individuals when needed.
• Inspect security devices and fire control equipment.
• Screen members, visitors, and client employees to facilitate admission to the facility.
• Respond calmly and urgently to fires, medical emergencies, bomb threats, flooding, water discharges, elevator emergencies, hazardous materials, and inclement weather.
• Provide patient escorts and watches, safety escorts, and assistance with or transportation of deceased patients to the morgue.
• May assist nursing staff with patient restraints after receiving proper training and may escort nursing staff to the morgue with deceased patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Company retirement plans.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Weekly pay.
• Uniforms and equipment provided at no cost.
• Paid training.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Company-paid required vaccinations and screenings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED