Security Officer Hospital Flex - Driving Required

Allied Universal • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring full-time Hospital Security Officers to serve and safeguard Allegheny Health Network hospital locations in the Pittsburgh area. Officers must be available to work any shift and day at any of the listed AHN locations, up to 40 hours per week. This driving position requires reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license held for at least one year, and a clean driving record. The position pays $19.00 per hour. Uniforms, equipment, and paid training are provided.

The Hospital Security Officer monitors healthcare premises and helps protect staff, members, and visitors. The role involves detecting and preventing suspicious activity, observing and reporting incidents, and providing professional customer service. Officers may be asked to assist nursing staff with patient restraints after receiving proper training, escort staff to the morgue, and escort, watch, or transport patients as needed.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old for this role. Frequent indoor and outdoor walking and standing are required, along with moderate use of technology. Required vaccinations and screenings must be completed before working on site; these are company-paid and include two-stage tuberculosis screening, MMR, varicella, and tetanus screenings. A child abuse clearance will be submitted at orientation. A state-issued medical marijuana card is not accepted at this location.

Applicants are subject to background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law. After an offer, candidates must successfully complete required training and obtain Management of Aggressive Behavior certification. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local law.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age for this role.
• Prior work experience involving customer interaction, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license held for at least one year, and a clean driving record.
• Complete required company-paid vaccinations and screenings before working on site, including two-stage tuberculosis screening, MMR, varicella, and tetanus screenings.
• Submit to a background investigation and drug screening, as permitted by law.
• Successfully complete required training and obtain Management of Aggressive Behavior certification after an offer.
• Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements.

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 facility admittance.
• Respond calmly and urgently to incidents including fires, medical emergencies, bomb threats, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergencies, hazardous materials, and inclement weather.
• Provide patient escorts or watches and safety escorts, and assist with or transport deceased patients to the morgue as needed.
• May assist nursing staff with patient restraints after receiving proper training.
• May escort nursing staff to the hospital morgue with deceased patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Company retirement plans.
• Seven paid holidays annually 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 training.
• Uniforms and equipment provided at no cost.
• Weekly pay.
• Career progression opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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