Security Guard Hospital Security

Allied Universal • Newport, RI

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Guard for an assigned hospital site in Newport, Rhode Island. The role provides a fixed weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment, with the option to claim additional shifts through the company scheduling platform. Employees may increase their hours, potentially up to 40 hours per week, or scale back as needed. The listed pay rate is $21.22 per hour. The scheduled shift is Wednesday, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

The Security Guard provides customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors while carrying out security procedures and site-specific policies. The position responds to incidents, conducts patrols, monitors access points, assists visitors, and documents observations and activities. Work environments and conditions may vary by location.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Undergo a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Undergo a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• Have a valid driver’s license if applying for a driving position.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors while carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies.
• Perform emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond calmly and effectively to incidents and critical situations, including those involving patient care areas, visitors, and hospital operations.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of hospital buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor directions and access control procedures.
• Report unusual activity to appropriate personnel.
• Document incidents, observations, and required activity reports according to site-specific procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Disability insurance.
• 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.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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