Security Officer - Hospital - Full Time
About The Position
Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Security Officer to support a hospital in Richmond, Virginia. The role serves and safeguards clients in a healthcare setting, maintaining a visible security presence and supporting patients, visitors, staff, and vendors. Duties include patrols, access control, incident response, visitor interactions, and support during sensitive situations, including morgue-related activities and patient restraint assistance. The position pays $19.50 per hour. The listed schedule is Wednesday 4:00 PM–8:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–7:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, and Sunday 8:00 PM–8:00 AM. Applicants must have at least one year of security-related experience and at least two years of service in a healthcare or medical-related field. Hospital-assignment vaccinations are required. The officer must be able to work in and around a hospital morgue and restrain individuals when necessary. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Applicants are subject to applicable background investigation and drug screening requirements.
Requirements
- At least one year of security-related experience.
- At least two years of service in a healthcare or medical-related field.
- Receive vaccinations required for hospital assignments.
- Ability to work in and around a hospital morgue.
- Ability to restrain individuals when necessary.
- At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
- Applicants are subject to drug screening to the extent permitted by law.
- Licensing may be required prior to employment, subject to state and/or local laws and regulations.
- A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities in a healthcare setting.
- Respond to incidents, medical emergencies, and other critical situations calmly and professionally, follow established protocols, and notify appropriate personnel.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned interior and exterior areas, including entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations, to identify and report unusual conditions.
- Monitor access points and visitor activity according to site-specific procedures, direct individuals to appropriate locations, and report access concerns.
- Accurately document incidents, observations, and activities and communicate relevant information to supervisors and site personnel.
- Support staff during sensitive situations, including morgue-related activities and patient restraint assistance.
Benefits
- Access to a retirement savings plan.
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Discounts on brands and services through the Perks Program.
- Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Access to technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
