Security Professional - Hospital

Allied Universal • Hendersonville, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time, unarmed Security Professional for a hospital assignment in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The role involves foot and/or vehicle patrols of hospital interiors, exteriors, and grounds; access control; monitoring CCTV and alarm systems; preparing reports; and deterring criminal activity and misconduct. Duties also include supporting hospital staff with de-escalation, restraining combative individuals when necessary within company and customer guidelines, transporting patients to the morgue, and escorting patients from the helicopter pad to the emergency room. The officer may assist with evacuations and contact emergency services when needed. The position pays $18.00 per hour and is scheduled Sunday through Tuesday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 6:00 a.m. to noon.

Because this is a safety-sensitive role in a healthcare facility, qualified candidates must submit to drug screening to the extent permissible by law. A tuberculosis test and certain vaccinations may be required. Candidates must be comfortable with morgue duty and restraining combative individuals as necessary. Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides an alternate application method or accommodation upon request.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of Security Professional experience is stated in the schedule-specific requirements; the qualifications section separately requires at least two years of verifiable employment history related to customer service or the protective service industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current, valid driver's license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle, in accordance with Allied Universal policy requirements.
• At least 18 years of age, or older if required by the state.
• Willingness to receive a tuberculosis test and certain vaccinations if necessary.
• Comfort with morgue duty.
• Comfort restraining combative individuals when necessary, within company and customer guidelines.
• 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 meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• Must be able to submit to drug screening to the extent permissible by law.

Nice To Haves

• Military service in an occupational specialty related to law enforcement or security, such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, 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's degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrols of hospital grounds, interiors, and exteriors, and document unusual conditions that may pose 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.
• Escort 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 the event of a fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Control access to the hospital, monitor entrances and exits, and ensure only authorized individuals enter or exit and that contraband or hospital items are not brought in or out.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal follows 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 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