Security Officer Hospital- Unarmed Overnight

Allied Universal • Opelousas, LA

4d • 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. This is an Unarmed Security Officer position at a Healthcare Facility in Opelousas, LA. The pay rate is $16.00 per hour, paid weekly. The schedule is 6pm-6am, 12-hr shifts, 3 days a week. This site requires Immunizations, TB Skin test, CPR and CPI. Former military and law enforcement will receive first consideration. As a Hospital Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard a high profile healthcare customer. The Hospital Security Officer is responsible for the surveillance of the client’s healthcare premises and the protection of the staff, members, and visitors. A Hospital Security Professional detects and prevents any suspicious activity, observes and reports incidents, and provides customer service in a friendly and professional manner.

Requirements

• 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
• AVAILABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT
• BE WILLING TO TAKE OBSERVED URINE DRUG SCREEN
• MUST BE COMFORTABLE WORKING IN MEDICAL ENVIRONMENT
• MUST BE ABLE TO STAND/WALK FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME
• Prior work experience involving dealing with customers, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local 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
• Post offer, must be able to successfully complete the training requirement and obtain a Management of Aggressive Behavior certification

Nice To Haves

• If you have any part of those things (i.e. your immunization record, even if it just has 1 or 2 shots from childhood, or your CPR card), you will receive first consideration.
• FORMER MILITARY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION

Responsibilities

• Observe and remain vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazard, and unusual activity
• Patrol on foot, bicycle, or via a vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individuals
• Orally and physically de-escalating individuals, as needed
• Inspect all security devices and fire control equipment
• Screen members, visitors, and client employees to expedite their admittance to the facility
• Respond to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgency
• May also include patient escort, patient watch, provide safety escort, assist and/or transport deceased to morgue

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's 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 only paid out where required by law

What This Job Offers

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