Security Officer Hospital Full-Time Support

Allied Universal • Jefferson Hills, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring full-time Security Officers at Jefferson Hospital in Clairton, Pennsylvania. The role safeguards hospital staff, members, and visitors by monitoring the healthcare premises, identifying suspicious activity, reporting incidents, and providing friendly, professional customer service. Officers may be scheduled for up to 40 hours per week, including weekends, on one of the available shifts: 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Pay is $17.00 per hour. The position may involve assisting nursing staff with patient restraints after proper training, escorting nursing staff to the morgue with deceased patients, and patient escort or watch duties. Frequent indoor and outdoor walking and standing and moderate use of technology are required. Multiple company-paid vaccinations and screenings are required before working on site, and a child abuse clearance will be submitted at orientation. Uniforms, equipment, and paid training are provided.

Requirements

• Prior work experience involving customer interaction, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations.
• At least 21 years of age for this position.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Successfully complete the required training and obtain Management of Aggressive Behavior certification after the offer.
• Submit to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen as conditions of employment.
• Complete required pre-employment vaccinations and screenings, 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 for driving positions only.

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 fire, medical emergencies, bomb threats, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergencies, hazardous materials, or inclement weather.
• Perform patient escorts and watches, provide safety escorts, and assist with or transport deceased patients to the morgue.
• 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 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.
• Paid weekly.
• Uniforms and equipment provided at no cost.
• Paid training.
• Career progression.

What This Job Offers

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