Security Professional - Hospital

Allied Universal • Nashville, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional for an unarmed hospital security assignment in Nashville, Tennessee. The role includes conducting foot and/or vehicle patrols of hospital interiors, exteriors, and grounds; controlling access and egress; monitoring CCTV and alarm systems; preparing reports; and deterring criminal activity and misconduct. The position is safety-sensitive and requires drug screening to the extent permissible by law. Because the assignment is in a healthcare facility, a tuberculosis test and certain vaccinations may be required.

The role involves supporting hospital staff with de-escalation and, as necessary, restraining combative individuals within company and customer guidelines. Duties also include transporting patients to the morgue when needed, assisting with patient escorts from the helicopter pad to the emergency room, supporting emergency evacuations, and responding to fires or unauthorized persons. The listed pay rate is $20.20 per hour, and part-time openings are available.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of Security Professional experience (as stated in the opening requirements).
• At least two years of verifiable employment history relating to customer service or the protective service industry (as stated in the qualifications).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver's license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle; the opening requirements also specify a valid driver's license in accordance with Allied Universal Driver Policy Requirements.
• At least 18 years of age, or older if required by the state.
• Able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Demonstrated 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, with attention to detail.
• Must be comfortable with morgue duty.
• Must be comfortable restraining combative individuals as necessary within company and customer guidelines.
• Must be willing to receive a tuberculosis test and certain vaccinations if necessary.
• Licensing requirements may apply before employment, subject to state and/or local laws and regulations.
• Qualified candidates must be able to submit to drug screening to the extent permissible by law.

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.
• Graduate of 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

• Conduct security patrols of hospital grounds on foot or in a vehicle and document unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Assist hospital staff with de-escalation 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 call police or fire departments in response to fires or unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits to prevent unauthorized entry or exit and the movement of contraband or hospital items.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal complies with client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and maintain written logs as required.
• Conduct unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrols in hospital interiors and/or exteriors.
• Control access and egress, monitor CCTV and alarm systems, compose reports, and deter criminal activity and misconduct.

Benefits

• Employee referral / retention bonus program.
• Career progression training.
• Daily and weekly pay, with the employee choosing when to get paid.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED