Security Officer - Hospital PT Weekends

Allied Universal • Palmetto, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring an unarmed Security Professional for a freestanding emergency room in Palmetto, Florida. The officer will conduct foot and/or vehicle patrols in a healthcare setting, control access and egress, monitor CCTV and alarm systems, prepare reports, and deter criminal activity and misconduct. This is a Taser post. Drug screening is required to the extent permitted by law. A tuberculosis test and certain vaccinations may also be required for this healthcare assignment.

The position is part-time and includes shifts on Thursday and Friday from 1400 to 2200, and Saturday and Sunday from 0600 to 1800. The pay rate is $19.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver's license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• At least two years of verifiable employment history related to customer service or the protective service industry.
• Be at least 18 years of age, or older if required by the state.
• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving and active-listening skills.
• Ability to assess situations effectively and identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to write informatively, clearly, and accurately.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement or security, such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, or 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.
• Eight or more years of service in any military branch.
• Associate's degree or 60 credits or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital grounds on foot or by vehicle and document unusual conditions that may present 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 contact police or fire services in the event of a fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warn individuals of rule violations, including loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Control access to the property, monitor entrances and exits, and help ensure that only authorized individuals enter or leave and that contraband or hospital items are not brought in or removed.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft and ensure authorized property removal meets client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and maintain written logs as required.

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.
• Forty hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.

What This Job Offers

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