Security Professional Hospital Flex Officer

Allied Universal • Los Angeles, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer to serve and safeguard clients in industries including healthcare, education, and finance. Officers use a shift-pickup platform to view and claim available shifts according to their availability, gaining experience across various sites. The role may require working irregular shifts with little or no advance notice. This position is based in Los Angeles, California, pays $23.00 per hour, requires open availability and weekend work, and offers different shifts. A valid California Guard Card is required. A high school diploma or GED is required, and applicants must clear a motor vehicle record review. Healthcare security experience is beneficial.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Valid California Guard Card; licensing requirements may be subject to state or local laws and may be required before employment.
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Must pass a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen.
• At least 18 years of age, or older if required by the state; 21 years of age if armed.
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments.
• 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, including the ability to write clearly, accurately, and informatively.
• Active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations and identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Teamwork and attention to detail.
• Open availability and ability to work weekends.
• Must clear a motor vehicle record review.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Arabic.
• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience.
• Security experience in a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call the police or fire department in the event of a fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized removals comply with client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors courteously and professionally.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary in accordance with site Post Orders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, 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.
• Career progression opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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