Constant Patient Observer |Overnight shift |Full Time |$24/hr

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Job summary

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is seeking a Security Officer for hospital environments in Newport, RI. You will help keep patients, staff, and visitors safe through vigilant monitoring, access control, and responsive incident handling.

Key duties include continuous monitoring, patrols, reporting, and collaboration with clinical teams, while upholding client policies and maintaining a respectful, professional presence on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
• Strong observational and de-escalation abilities are essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Continuous monitoring to maintain a safe environment.
• Regulate access to patient care areas and screen visitors.
• Ensure safety by removing hazardous objects and monitoring ties to care.
• Observe patient behavior, especially during late hours.
• Protect staff and assist when patients pose risk.
• Follow policies and report incidents promptly.
• Communicate with clinical staff and hospital management as needed.
• Provide courteous, professional service to staff, patients, visitors.
• Conduct foot or vehicle patrols and inspect buildings.
• Respond to incidents; preserve evidence and secure scenes.
• Prepare logs and incident reports with clear details.
• Direct individuals to leave premises if required.
• Perform additional security tasks as site needs.

Skills

Observational skills

De-escalation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Security Officer: Hospital Environment

Location: Newport, RI

Payrate: $24

We Help Make Your World a Safer Place.

Securitas is a global leader in protective services, offering the most advanced and sustainable security solutions in the industry. With a presence in 47 countries, we employ over 355,000 professionals worldwide, serve more than 150,000 clients, and are proud to play a critical role in keeping people and communities safe.

Securitas plays an essential role for our clients and in society. The Security Officer position helps maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by actively monitoring the premises, including patrolling a variety of locations. They preserve order while enforcing regulations and directives for a client site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and the area. Frequently our Security Officers will provide customer service and information to a client’s employees and customers.

We are driven by a clear corporate culture and purpose, which helps us live according to our values ofIntegrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.These values are at the heart of our culture, help define who we are and guide our actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuous Monitoring: Maintain uninterrupted observation of assigned patients to ensure a safe environment.
• Access Control: Regulate access to patient care areas, screening visitors and their belongings for potential hazards.
• Safety Assurance: Remove potentially harmful objects and maintain a secure setting for patients under extended care.
• Behavior Monitoring: Stay alert to patient behaviors, particularly during late-night or low-activity periods.
• Staff Protection: Support and protect medical staff in situations where a patient poses a risk to themselves or others.
• Compliance: Adhere to company and client policies and report any changes or incidents immediately.
• Communication & Collaboration: Notify clinical staff, chain of command, and Hospital Management of behavioral escalations or location changes; assist with patient restraints only as a last resort, prioritizing safety and dignity.
• Customer Service: Provide courteous, respectful interactions with employees, patients, and visitors, presenting a professional image of the client and security team.
• Monitoring & Patrols: Conduct foot or vehicle patrols to identify hazards, security violations, or unauthorized individuals; inspect buildings and grounds.
• Incident Response: Protect evidence, secure accident or emergency scenes, and respond to fire, medical, hazardous materials, or weather-related incidents following established procedures.
• Reporting: Prepare logs, reports, and documentation using clear grammar and professional standards.
• Safety Enforcement: Ensure property removal complies with client policies; direct individuals causing disturbances to leave the premises.
• Additional Duties: Perform other security-related tasks as required by site needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent observational and de-escalation skills; able to remain calm under pressure
• Strong communicator; capable of working closely with both clinical and security teams
• Committed to ethical practices and following all safety protocols, always maintaining a safe and respectful approach.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Reliable means of communication and transportation.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Ability to effectively speak, read and write English.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Covid-19 required for client site.
• 1+ years of security, military or law enforcement preferred.
• 1+ years in a healthcare or high-paced setting preferred.

Enhanced Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Anthem), Dental Insurance (Aetna) & Vision Insurance (VSP)
• 401k with Employer Matching
• Paid Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Uniforms, Paid Training
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Specialized Programs for Continued Education for Security Officers
• Specialized Programs to Assist in Healthy Lifestyle and Financial Wellness
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Employee Discount Programs (Vehicles, Cell Phone, Cable, Appliances, Theme Park Tickets, etc.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Securitas Security Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

With over 80 years of protecting the things that matter, we’ve seen more than most. That’s why Securitas is the partner of choice for companies and an employer of choice for candidates worldwide.

Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities

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