Security Officer - Medical Facility Patrol

Allied Universal • Tallahassee, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring unarmed Security Professionals for hospital assignments in Tallahassee, Florida. Officers conduct foot and/or vehicle patrols inside and outside healthcare facilities, control access and egress, monitor CCTV and alarm systems, prepare reports, and deter criminal activity and misconduct. The role may involve assisting hospital staff with patient de-escalation, restraining combative individuals within company and customer guidelines, transporting patients to the morgue, and escorting patients from the helicopter pad to the emergency room. Officers may also assist with evacuations and contact emergency services when needed. The posting states that full-time and part-time opportunities are available at multiple hospital locations and that officers must be available to work at multiple locations. The hourly rate is $18.49. Because this is a safety-sensitive role in a healthcare facility, drug screening may be required to the extent permitted by law, as well as a TB test and certain vaccinations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver’s license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Minimum of two years of verifiable employment history relating to customer service or the protective service industry; security, healthcare, military, law enforcement, or corrections experience is preferred.
• 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 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, with attention to detail.
• Must be available to work at multiple locations.
• Able to submit to drug screening to the extent permissible by law; a TB test and certain vaccinations may be required for the healthcare facility assignment.
• Security licensing may be required prior to employment, subject to state and local laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Active D license preferred.
• Military service in an 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.
• 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

• 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 in 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 case of fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter and monitor entrances and exits; ensure only authorized individuals enter and exit the hospital and prevent contraband or hospital items from being brought in or out.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal 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

• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED