Security Officer Hospital - ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Allied Universal • Erie, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Hospital Security Officer at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie. The officer will safeguard the healthcare facility, protect staff, members, and visitors, monitor the premises, prevent and report suspicious activity, and provide friendly, professional customer service. Officers may be asked to assist nursing staff with patient restraints after receiving training, facilitate morgue transfers, escort or observe patients, and provide safety escorts. Multiple shifts are available, with schedules of up to 40 hours per week and weekends included. The listed shifts are 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Pay is $17.00 per hour. Uniforms and equipment are provided at no cost, and paid training is offered.

Employment is conditional on a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Applicants must complete the required training and obtain a Management of Aggressive Behavior certification. Multiple company-paid vaccinations and screenings are required before working on site, including two-stage tuberculosis screening, MMR, varicella, and tetanus screenings. A child abuse clearance will be submitted at orientation. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local rules; a valid driver's license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age for this role, as stated in the posting.
• Prior work experience involving customer interactions, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Successfully complete the training requirement and obtain a Management of Aggressive Behavior certification after an offer.
• Complete the required company-paid on-site vaccination and screening requirements, including two-stage tuberculosis screening, MMR, varicella, and tetanus screenings.
• Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, if required.
• A valid driver's license is required for driving positions only.
• Frequent walking and standing, indoors and outdoors; moderate technological usage.

Responsibilities

• Observe 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 facilitate admission to the facility.
• Respond calmly and urgently to fires, medical emergencies, bomb threats, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergencies, hazardous materials, and inclement weather.
• As needed, escort or watch patients, provide safety escorts, assist with or transport deceased individuals to the morgue, and assist nursing staff with patient restraints after training.
• Monitor the healthcare premises and protect staff, members, and visitors; detect, prevent, observe, and report suspicious activity and incidents.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Company retirement plans.
• Seven paid holidays annually 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 training.
• Uniforms and equipment provided at no cost.
• Weekly pay.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Company-paid required vaccinations and screenings.

What This Job Offers

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