Security Officer Hospital

Allied Universal • Framingham, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal Security Services is hiring a Security Officer at a medical center in Framingham, Massachusetts. The role safeguards a healthcare customer’s premises, staff, members, and visitors through surveillance, patrols, incident response, and professional customer service. The officer observes and reports suspicious activity and may assist with patient escorts or watches, safety escorts, and transporting deceased individuals to the morgue. The position requires comfort restraining individuals and working in a morgue. The schedule is full time, Monday through Friday, including weekends. The starting rate is $21.07 per hour, with weekly pay and paid orientation.

Requirements

• For this posting, candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent; the general minimum requirements also accept five years of verifiable experience in place of a diploma or equivalent.
• Prior work experience involving customer interactions, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations.
• Comfort with restraining individuals and working in a morgue.
• Subject to a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen.
• Must successfully complete required training and obtain a Management of Aggressive Behavior certification after receiving an offer.
• A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions; licensing may be required before employment depending on applicable state or local rules.

Responsibilities

• Observe and remain vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazards, and unusual activity.
• Patrol on foot, bicycle, or by vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individuals.
• Orally and physically de-escalate individuals as needed.
• Inspect security devices and fire control equipment.
• Screen members, visitors, and client employees to expedite their admittance to the facility.
• Respond calmly and urgently to fires, medical emergencies, bomb threats, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergencies, hazardous materials, or inclement weather.
• As needed, escort or watch patients, provide safety escorts, and assist with or transport deceased individuals to the morgue.
• Successfully complete the required training and obtain a Management of Aggressive Behavior certification.

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

What This Job Offers

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