Security Professional - Unarmed (HCA)

Allied Universal • Culver City, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring an unarmed Security Professional for a hospital assignment at $20.520 per hour. The role conducts foot and/or vehicle patrols inside and outside the hospital, manages access and egress, monitors CCTV and alarm systems, prepares reports, and deters criminal activity and misconduct. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring drug screening to the extent permitted by law. Because the assignment is in a healthcare facility, a tuberculosis test and certain vaccinations may be required.

The Security Professional supports hospital staff with de-escalation and, when necessary, restrains combative individuals within company and customer guidelines. Duties also include patient transport to the morgue as needed, escorting patients from the helicopter pad to the emergency room, and assisting with emergency evacuations. Candidates must meet the listed education, experience, communication, equipment-operation, and assessment requirements. State or local licensing requirements may apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver's license if operating a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Meet any licensing requirements that 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; security, healthcare, military, law enforcement, or corrections experience is preferred.
• At least 18 years of age, or older if required by the state.
• 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 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 or criminal justice-related studies.
• At least eight years of service in any military branch.
• Associate’s degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of hospital grounds on foot or in a vehicle and document unusual conditions that may pose security concerns or safety hazards.
• Assist hospital staff in de-escalating situations involving patients and restrain combative individuals when necessary within company and customer guidelines.
• Transport patients to the morgue as needed.
• Assist in 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 fire departments in case of fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warn individuals of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter and monitor entrances and exits; ensure only authorized individuals enter or leave and that contraband or hospital items are not brought in or out.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal follows client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and maintain written logs as required.

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.

What This Job Offers

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