Security Professional - Hospital

Allied Universal • Highlands, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring an unarmed Security Professional for a hospital assignment in Highlands, North Carolina, at a rate of $17.78 per hour. The role involves foot and/or vehicle patrols inside and outside the hospital, controlling access and egress, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, preparing reports, and deterring criminal activity and misconduct. Because this is a safety-sensitive position, candidates must submit to drug screening to the extent permitted by law. A tuberculosis test and certain vaccinations may also be required for the healthcare facility assignment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver’s license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• At least two years of verifiable employment history in customer service or the protective service industry.
• At least 18 years of age, or older if required by the state.
• Ability 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.
• 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 any 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 the firefighter field.
• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice-related studies.
• Eight or more 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 observations of unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Assist hospital staff with de-escalating situations involving patients and restrain combative individuals when 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 call police or fire departments in cases of fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warn individuals of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized people 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 help 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.
• Control access and egress, monitor CCTV and alarm systems, compose reports, and deter criminal activity and misconduct.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Company retirement plans.
• Seven annual holidays 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.
• Daily Pay, allowing employees to choose when they get paid.
• Career progression.

What This Job Offers

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