Security Shift Supervisor - Hospital

Allied Universal • Plantation, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Field Security Shift Supervisor to provide leadership and operational oversight of security services at a healthcare facility for a high-profile customer. The role ensures professional, patient-centered, trauma-informed security services by supervising officers, coordinating training, supporting clinical teams, and maintaining compliance with hospital policies, Joint Commission standards, EMTALA, CMS requirements, and site-specific procedures. The Supervisor serves as a liaison among Hospital Leadership, the Security Account Manager, and frontline Officers to promote safety, service excellence, and a compassionate culture.

This is a full-time position at a hospital in Plantation. The scheduled shift is Friday through Sunday, 0700 to 1900, at $20.16 per hour. Open availability is required. The position may require standing post or staying beyond the regular shift to cover call-offs or emergencies. Candidates must be comfortable with morgue duty, restraining combative patients, and receiving MMR, Varicella, and Tdap vaccines.

Requirements

• Security supervisor experience.
• At least two years of security experience.
• Healthcare experience.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Open availability.
• Comfort with morgue duty, restraining combative patients, and receiving MMR, Varicella, and Tdap vaccines.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass any state-required training or other qualifications for licensing.
• Ability to pass a state licensing test if driving a company-owned or client-provided vehicle.
• After an offer, ability to successfully complete company-provided training in less-lethal methodologies such as handcuffs, baton, OC pepper spray, and/or Taser.
• At least one of the following: active-duty military, military reserves, or National Guard service; Auxiliary Police or Police Cadets service; at least one year of verifiable, successful security experience; or an associate's degree or higher in any discipline.
• At least 18 years of age, or older if required by the state; 21 years of age if armed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and clinical staff.
• Ability to operate radios, telephones, and security monitoring equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, situational assessment, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to compile, interpret, and document information accurately.
• Commitment to patient-centered service and trauma-informed care.

Nice To Haves

• Active D license.
• Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement or security, such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, or combat arms, or support-role service in a Combat Zone.
• College degree in law enforcement or criminal justice-related studies.
• Service in any military branch.
• Prior military or civilian law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and on-site training for security officers assigned to the shift.
• Conduct shift roll-call and regular site visits; document officer knowledge and performance and address concerns.
• Ensure officers maintain a professional appearance, including proper hygiene and uniform compliance.
• Verify that Post Order manuals and other training materials are updated and readily accessible.
• Provide on-the-job training to new Security Officers, reviewing responsibilities, emergency protocols, and client-specific requirements.
• Handle and report shift call-offs, assist with finding post coverage, and seek to reduce overtime where possible.
• Stand post during call-offs or emergencies, including staying beyond the regular shift when needed.
• Initiate investigations and gather information about incidents, including use-of-force incidents.
• Perform operational and related functions, such as payroll, reviewing and maintaining incident reports, and assisting with security surveys and post orders.
• Make recommendations for positive and negative personnel actions for directly supervised employees.
• Respond to Client requests.
• Distribute equipment, company updates, policy changes, and required documents to Officers, and help retrieve signed documents for the branch office.
• Make emergency notifications as required by site Post Orders.
• Direct and instruct subordinates in performing their duties.
• Recommend productivity and cost-reduction measures to management.
• Recommend updates to physical security surveys and post orders.
• Recommend disciplinary action or commendations for security personnel.
• Complete daily activity reports, vehicle maintenance reports, and supervisor pass-downs as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED