Security Officer - Saint Christopher's Hospital

Allied Universal • Philadelphia, PA

22h • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. Job Description As a Security Officer - Entry Screening in Philadelphia, PA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As a Screener at a busy healthcare location, you will greet staff, patients, and visitors while supporting access control and other security-related screening steps at entry points. You will help monitor assigned areas, communicate clearly, and document activity using a computer and/or tablet. Join Allied Universal to bring an agile, reliable, innovative approach, deliver through teamwork, and act with integrity in a caring culture that puts people first.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Have access control and/or badge experience, preferred.
• Be able to lift more than 20 pounds, preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet
• Have access control and/or badge experience
• Be able to lift more than 20 pounds

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• Conduct entry screening for people and items, including monitoring designated checkpoints, verifying identification and/or visitor authorization, and directing individuals to the appropriate check-in or waiting areas.
• Observe for unusual activity or policy violations and respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to site leadership and/or emergency services as needed.
• Control access to restricted areas by monitoring doors, alarms, and/or visitor logs, and communicating access requirements to staff and visitors.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas, entrances, and the perimeter as assigned, noting hazards or maintenance issues and reporting them through the appropriate channels.

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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