Security Officer - Hospital - Flex Officer

Allied Universal • Vidalia, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional – Unarmed for a hospital in Vidalia, Georgia. The role involves unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrols of hospital interiors, exteriors, and grounds; access control; monitoring CCTV and alarm systems; preparing reports; and deterring criminal activity and misconduct. The officer may assist hospital staff with de-escalation, restrain combative individuals as necessary within company and customer guidelines, transport patients to the morgue, escort patients from the helicopter pad to the emergency room, and help with evacuations. Candidates must be willing to undergo drug screening where permitted by law. Because the assignment is in a healthcare facility, a tuberculosis test and certain vaccinations may be required.

The position pays $17.50 per hour. The schedule flexes based on calloffs and time off, and the officer must be available across all shifts and weekends to fill schedule gaps. The employer describes referral and retention bonuses, career progression training, daily and weekly pay options, and benefits for full-time positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver's license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle; the posting also requires a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• At least two years of verifiable employment history related to customer service or the protective service industry.
• At least 18 years of age, or older if required by the state.
• Able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Able to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving and active-listening skills.
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively and identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to write informatively, clearly, and accurately, with attention to detail.
• Must have security experience.
• Must have schedule flexibility for all shifts and weekends to fill schedule gaps as needed.
• Must be comfortable with morgue duty and with restraining combative individuals as necessary within company and customer guidelines.
• Must be willing to receive a tuberculosis test and certain vaccinations if required.
• Must be able to submit to drug screening to the extent permissible by law.
• State or local licensing requirements may apply and may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Military service in a military occupational specialty related to law enforcement or security, such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms, or a support role in a combat zone.
• Graduation from a certified public safety academy (military or civilian), or verified work experience in law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighting.
• Bachelor's degree in law enforcement or criminal justice-related studies.
• At least eight years of service in any military branch.
• Associate's degree or at least 60 credits in law enforcement or criminal justice, combined with current or prior active military service.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of hospital grounds on foot or in a vehicle and document unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Assist hospital staff with de-escalating situations involving patients and restrain combative individuals as necessary within company and customer guidelines.
• Transport patients to the morgue as needed.
• Assist with escorting patients from the helicopter pad to the emergency room.
• Assist with evacuations during fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters.
• Sound alarms or call police or the fire department in the event of a fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warn people of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Control access to the property and monitor entrances and exits, ensuring only authorized individuals enter and leave and that contraband or hospital items are not brought in or out.
• Observe departing personnel to deter theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property follows client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and maintain written logs as required.
• Control access and egress, monitor CCTV and alarm systems, compose reports, and deter criminal activity and misconduct.

Benefits

• Employee referral and retention bonus program.
• Career progression training and ongoing paid training programs.
• Daily and weekly pay options.
• Health insurance and 401(k) plans for full-time positions.
• Schedules that fit personal life goals.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts through the perks program for restaurants, entertainment venues, and more.

What This Job Offers

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