Security Officer Hospital

Allied Universal•Aiken, SC

About The Position

As a Security Officer at a healthcare location in Aiken, South Carolina, you will help safeguard patients, visitors, staff, and the facility. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, including sensitive spaces, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide customer service and communication. The role may involve responding to disturbances, access concerns, and requests for assistance, and requires the ability to work in a hospital morgue. This is a full-time position paying $16.00 per hour. The schedule is Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Applicants must meet hospital vaccine requirements, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and have the specified relevant experience. Employment is subject to background investigation and, where permitted by law, drug screening. Licensing may be required under applicable state or local regulations.

Requirements

Meet hospital vaccine requirements.
Be able to work in a hospital morgue.
Have at least 1 year of law enforcement experience, 2 years of security-related supervisor or manager experience, or 3 years of security-related experience.
Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
Submit to drug screening to the extent permitted by law.
Meet licensing requirements that may apply under state or local laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Comfort using a computer or tablet.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff by following security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
Respond calmly and with a problem-solving approach to incidents and critical situations, including medical facility disturbances, access concerns, and requests for assistance.
Conduct regular and random patrols of healthcare facilities, surrounding grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity.
Monitor access points and assist with visitor, patient, and staff entry procedures in accordance with site-specific requirements.
Accurately document incidents, observations, and activities and communicate relevant information to appropriate site personnel.