Security Officer - Freestanding ER Flex

Allied Universal • Leisure City, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional - Unarmed for a freestanding emergency room in South Dade. The role involves unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrols in a healthcare environment, access control, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, report writing, and deterring criminal activity and misconduct. This is a flex assignment covering PTO, vacation, and call-outs. Shifts are not guaranteed, and officers must be available to work any day or shift, including weekends and holidays. The pay rate is $20.60 per hour.

Because this is a safety-sensitive role, candidates must be able to submit to drug screening as permitted by law. A tuberculosis test and certain vaccinations may be required for work in the healthcare facility. The role may also involve restraining combative patients, transporting patients to the morgue, working at heights while assisting with helicopter transports, and handling needles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of verifiable employment history related to customer service or the protective services industry; relevant fields include security, healthcare, military, law enforcement, or corrections.
• At least 18 years of age, or older if required by the state.
• 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.
• Able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills 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.
• Attention to detail.
• Comfortable restraining individuals when needed and dealing with combative patients.
• Comfortable transporting patients to the morgue when needed.
• Comfortable working at heights, including assisting with helicopter transports to the emergency room.
• Comfortable with needles and able to complete a TB test and required vaccinations where applicable.
• Able to submit to drug screening to the extent permissible by law.

Nice To Haves

• Military service in an 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, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Eight or more years of service in any military branch.
• Associate's degree or at least 60 credits in law enforcement or criminal justice, together 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 pose security or safety concerns.
• Assist hospital staff with de-escalation and restrain combative individuals as necessary, following company and customer guidelines.
• Transport patients to the morgue as needed.
• Assist in 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 departments in cases of fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warn individuals about rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Control access to the property, monitor entrances and exits, and help ensure only authorized individuals enter or leave the hospital and that contraband or hospital items are not brought in or removed.
• Observe departing personnel to help prevent theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal follows client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; 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.
• 40 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: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED