Hospital Security Officer — Overnight Safety & Patient Support

Allied Universal; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Hospital Security Officer to safeguard a high profile healthcare customer. You will monitor premises, protect staff, patients, and visitors, and provide professional customer service while detecting and reporting incidents.

The role requires vigilance, patrols on foot or vehicle, de-escalation when needed, and adherence to safety protocols. Daytime/afternoon/overnight shifts are available with full-time status.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience involving dealing with customers, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Background check required by federal, state, and local laws; may consider applicants with criminal histories.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Observe and remain vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazard, and unusual activity.
• Patrol on foot, bicycle, or via a vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, security violations, and unauthorized individuals.
• Orally and physically de-escalating individuals, as needed.
• Inspect all security devices and fire control equipment.
• Screen members, visitors, and client employees to expedite admittance to the facility.
• Respond to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, or inclement weather with calm urgency.
• May provide patient escort, patient watch, or transport deceased to morgue.

Skills

Customer service

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Hospital Security Officer to safeguard a high profile healthcare customer. You will monitor premises, protect staff, patients, and visitors, and provide professional customer service while detecting and reporting incidents.

The role requires vigilance, patrols on foot or vehicle, de-escalation when needed, and adherence to safety protocols. Daytime/afternoon/overnight shifts are available with full-time status.