Security Officer Hospital Full Time Mornings

Allied Universal • Harrison Township, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Hospital Security Officer to serve and safeguard a healthcare customer at Allegheny Health Network Hospital in Natrona Heights - Allegheny Valley. The position is scheduled for mornings, 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM, up to 40 hours per week, with weekends included in the schedule. The pay rate is $17.00 per hour.

The officer will monitor the healthcare premises and help protect staff, members, and visitors. Duties include detecting and reporting suspicious activity, maintaining a visible security presence, responding to emergencies, and providing friendly, professional customer service. The role may include assisting nursing staff with patient restraints after training, patient escorts or watches, safety escorts, and assisting with or transporting deceased patients to the morgue.

Frequent indoor and outdoor walking and standing and moderate use of technology are required. Multiple vaccinations and screenings are required before working on site; these are company-paid. A child abuse clearance will be submitted at orientation. A state-issued medical marijuana card is not accepted at this location. Uniforms, equipment, and paid training are provided. Employees are paid weekly, and the posting notes benefits and career progression opportunities.

Requirements

• Prior work experience involving customer interaction, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations.
• For this posting, be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Successfully complete the required training and obtain a Management of Aggressive Behavior certification after receiving an offer.
• Pass a background investigation and a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Complete required site vaccinations and screenings before working on site, including two-stage tuberculosis screening, MMR, Varicella, and Tetanus screenings.
• Submit a child abuse clearance at orientation.
• Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements before employment.
• A valid driver's license is required only for driving positions.

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 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.
• Potentially assist nursing staff with patient restraints; training is provided.

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.
• Weekly pay.
• Uniforms and equipment provided at no cost.
• Paid training.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Company-paid required vaccinations and screenings.

What This Job Offers

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