Security Patrol - Medical Facility

Allied Universal • Sarasota, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring an unarmed Security Professional to provide security services at a hospital in Sarasota, Florida. The role involves foot and/or vehicle patrols of hospital interiors and exterior grounds, access control, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, preparing reports, and deterring criminal activity and misconduct. This is a safety-sensitive healthcare assignment. Candidates must be able to submit to drug screening where permitted by law; a tuberculosis test and certain vaccinations may also be required.

This is a part-time position paying $20.50 per hour. Available schedules include Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.–10 p.m. or 10 p.m.–6 a.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 p.m.–10 p.m.; and Thursday and Friday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. The role requires comfort with restraining combative patients when needed, transporting patients to the morgue, and needles for required testing or vaccinations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of verifiable employment history related to customer service or the protective services industry; examples include security, healthcare, military, law enforcement, or corrections.
• Current driver's license if operating a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• 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 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, with attention to detail.
• Comfort with restraining combative patients when needed and transporting patients to the morgue.
• Ability to submit to drug screening to the extent permitted by law; a TB test and certain vaccinations may be required.

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct foot or vehicle security patrols of hospital grounds and document unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Assist hospital staff with de-escalating situations involving patients and restrain combative individuals as necessary, within 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 infractions, including loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• 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 brought in or out.
• Observe departing personnel to help prevent theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal meets client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and maintain written logs as required.
• Control access and egress, monitor CCTV and alarm systems, and 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED