Security Officer - Hospital - Overnights

Allied Universal•Sterling, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Hospital - Overnights in Sterling, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a healthcare setting, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate professionally, and respond to security-related concerns with integrity. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile team, where teamwork and innovation put people first.

Requirements

Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED.
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

CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and batons is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and/or vendors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
Respond to incidents, medical emergencies, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate hospital personnel and/or emergency responders as directed.
Conduct regular and random patrols of healthcare facility buildings, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help identify and report security-related concerns.
Monitor access points and assist with visitor direction, access procedures, and adherence to facility policies.
Document incidents, observations, patrol activities, and other security-related matters in accordance with site procedures.