Security Officer - Hospital Flex

Allied Universal • Englewood, FL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring an unarmed Security Professional for a flex officer assignment at a hospital in Englewood, Florida. The role involves foot and/or vehicle patrols of hospital grounds, controlling access, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, preparing reports, and deterring criminal activity and misconduct. The position requires availability to work any day or shift to cover call-outs, vacation, paid time off, and holidays. The work is safety-sensitive and may require drug screening, a tuberculosis test, and certain vaccinations, as permitted or required by law.

The officer supports hospital staff with patient de-escalation and may restrain combative individuals within company and customer guidelines. Other duties include patient transport to the morgue when needed, escorting patients from the helicopter pad to the emergency room, assisting with evacuations, responding to fires and unauthorized persons, enforcing site rules, monitoring entrances and exits, and documenting incidents and suspicious activity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver’s license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Meet licensing requirements that may apply under state or local laws and regulations; licensing may be required before employment.
• At least two years of verifiable employment history relating to customer service or the protective service industry.
• At least 18 years of age, or older if required by state law.
• Ability 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.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to submit to drug screening to the extent permissible by law.
• A tuberculosis test and certain vaccinations may be required for the healthcare facility assignment.

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, criminal justice, or related studies.
• Eight or more years of service in any military branch.
• Associate’s degree or at least 60 credits in law enforcement or criminal justice, with current or prior active military service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security patrols of hospital grounds on foot or in a vehicle and document unusual conditions that may pose security or safety concerns.
• Assist hospital staff with de-escalation involving patients and restrain combative individuals when necessary, following 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 contact police or the fire department in response to fires or unauthorized persons.
• Warn individuals of rule violations, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden items.
• Control access to the property and monitor entrances and exits to ensure only authorized individuals enter or leave and that contraband or hospital items are not improperly brought in or removed.
• Observe departing personnel to deter theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal complies with client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and maintain written logs as required.
• Monitor CCTV and alarm systems.
• Deter criminal activity and misconduct.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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