Security Officer - Medical Facility

Allied Universal • Lake City, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring an unarmed Security Professional for a hospital in Lake City, Florida. The role involves foot and/or vehicle patrols inside and outside the healthcare facility, controlling access and egress, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, preparing reports, and deterring criminal activity and misconduct. Candidates must be able to undergo drug screening to the extent permissible by law. Because the assignment is in a healthcare facility, a tuberculosis test and certain vaccinations may be required.

The position requires open availability to work any day or shift. The posting lists pay at $18.49 per hour and calls for one to two years of security experience, an active D license, and at least two years of verifiable employment history related to customer service or protective services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active D license, as specified in the posting.
• 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 services industry; security, healthcare, military, law enforcement, or corrections experience is preferred.
• At least 18 years of age, or older if required by state law.
• Able 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.
• Able to submit to drug screening to the extent permissible by law.
• A tuberculosis test and certain vaccinations may be required for the healthcare assignment.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required before employment.

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 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 in a vehicle and document unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Assist hospital staff with de-escalation 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 case of fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warn individuals of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter and monitor entrances and exits, ensuring only authorized individuals enter or leave and that contraband or hospital items are not brought in or out.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure property removals comply with client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and maintain written logs as required.
• Conduct unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrols in the hospital environment.
• 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