Security Professional - Hopsital

Allied Universal • Richmond, VA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring an unarmed Security Professional for a hospital environment. The role involves foot and/or vehicle patrols, access control, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, preparing reports, and deterring criminal activity and misconduct. The position is safety-sensitive and may require drug screening where legally permissible. Because the assignment is in a healthcare facility, a tuberculosis test and certain vaccinations may also be required. Candidates need flexible availability, including nights and weekends, and may potentially work at other facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver's license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Meet applicable state and local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• At least two years of verifiable employment history relating to customer service or the protective service industry.
• Be at least 18 years old, 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.
• Active listening skills.
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations, 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.
• Flexible availability, including nights and weekends, and ability to potentially work at other facilities.

Nice To Haves

• One year of healthcare or security experience.
• 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.
• 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

• Patrol hospital grounds on foot or in a vehicle and document unusual conditions that may present security concerns or safety hazards.
• Assist hospital staff with de-escalating situations involving patients and restrain combative individuals when necessary, in accordance with company and customer guidelines.
• Transport patients to the morgue as needed.
• Help escort 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 people who violate rules, including rules against loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Control access to the hospital by permitting authorized persons to enter and monitoring entrances and exits; prevent unauthorized entry or removal of contraband or hospital items.
• Observe departing personnel to deter theft and ensure property removal complies with 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED