Security Guard Armed, FT

Unity Health; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health's Newport Hospital in Newport, AR is seeking a full-time Armed Security Guard to protect life and property on hospital grounds and ensure high-risk areas are monitored. The role requires handling a firearm, obtaining a commissioned Security Officer license, and maintaining safety through vigilant patrols, incident reporting, and adherence to health and safety policies.

Eligibility includes education at high school level, ability to pass safety screenings, and willingness to obtain a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be capable of handling a firearm and obtaining a commissioned Security Officer license.
• Must obtain a high pressure boiler license after 6 months on the job.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Safety Sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property of hospital personnel and visitors.
• Police hospital grounds to prevent fire, theft, and vandalism.
• Ensure boilers are attended on a regular basis and logged in on a timely manner.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Commissioned Security Officer license

Boiler license (after 6 months on the job)

Job description

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Security Guard Armed, FT

Full Time Manual Labor UH Newport Hospital, Newport, AR, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4185

AGE REQUIREMENT: Must be a least 21 years old.

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
• Training and Experience: Must be capable of handling a firearm and obtaining a commissioned Security Officer license. Will be required to obtain a high pressure boiler license after 6 months of on the job training.
• Job Knowledge: Good verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with patients, staff, visitors, and administration.
• Safety Sensitive: YES

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

DESCRIPTION

This position exists to protect life and property of all persons on hospital premises and to police hospital grounds to prevent fire, theft, and vandalism. To ensure boilers are attended on a regular basis and logged in on a timely manner.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting occasionally, frequent (50 – 60%) standing/walking, bending and stooping, lifting up to 100 pounds, carrying (weight of object carried not to exceed 50 pounds). Occasional pushing/pulling, twisting/turning, crouching/stooping and kneeling. Handling/Manual dexterity – gross motor skills are necessary as well as talking/hearing/seeing is mandatory for performance of this position. Physical requirement testing conducted semi-annually (push-ups, sit-ups, stair run and ¼ mile).