Security Flex Officer Hospital

Allied Universal • Worcester, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal Security Services is hiring a part-time Security Flex Officer for a hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts. The position offers flexible shifts that can be viewed and claimed through a shift-pickup platform, with assignments potentially spanning healthcare, education, finance, and other industries. Officers may be called to work irregular shifts with little or no advance notice. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, including weekends. Starting pay is $21.07 per hour, with weekly pay and paid orientation.

The officer will help safeguard clients and the public by patrolling designated areas, monitoring for safety or security concerns, controlling access, responding to incidents, maintaining required logs and reports, and providing courteous assistance to customers, employees, and visitors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• At least 21 years of age for this posting.
• Valid driver's license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle; the posting also says an ideal candidate would have held a valid driver's license for more than one year.
• Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• Pass a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen.
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments.
• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including writing clearly, accurately, and informatively.
• Active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations and identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Teamwork and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Arabic.
• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call police or fire departments in case of fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized removal complies with client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders.

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.
• Forty hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid orientation.

What This Job Offers

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