Security Guard - Armed PRN Nights

Vaughan Regional Medical Center; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, is seeking an unarmed Security Guard to protect life and property on campus, patrolling buildings and grounds to prevent loss and respond to incidents.

The role requires reporting hazards, assisting with traffic and parking, verifying access for staff and visitors, and serving on code response teams with emphasis on vigilance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in law enforcement or security management is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings and grounds to prevent loss through fire, theft, vandalism and other means.
• Reports safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and inspections.
• Investigates incidents and documents steps and results.
• Assist with traffic control by keeping fire lanes, hydrants and entrances free of unauthorized vehicles.
• Issue parking tickets to violators and ensure only authorized personnel are admitted.
• Escort visitors, patients and employees to and from parking areas as requested.
• Maintain lost and found logs and notify when items are located.
• Issue hospital keys to authorized personnel as needed.
• Serve as a member of the code response team(s).
• Inspect and maintain security equipment and report malfunctions.
• Maintain accurate log of all activity on tour of duty.
• Assist motorists who become stranded on hospital property.
• Respond to emergency calls to control disorderly or combative patients.

Skills

English proficiency

Good attendance

Reading and writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Join Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, a 175-bed, Joint Commission-accredited community hospital that serves as a critical healthcare hub in the region. Vaughan delivers a full complement of hospital services, including emergency care, to the Black Belt area of southern Alabama. As part of ScionHealth, Vaughan combines system strength with strong local impact so that you can make your mark where your work truly matters.

Join Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, a 175-bed, Joint Commission-accredited community hospital that serves as a critical healthcare hub in the region. Vaughan delivers a full complement of hospital services, including emergency care, to the Black Belt area of southern Alabama. As part of ScionHealth, Vaughan combines system strength with strong local impact so that you can make your mark where your work truly matters.

Job Summary

The Security Guard-Unarmed protects life and property of persons on hospital premises by patrolling hospital building(s) and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and other types of losses.

Essential Functions

• Patrols buildings and grounds of hospital to prevent loss through fire, theft, vandalism and other means.
• Patrols buildings and grounds, inspects doors, windows and locks to determine serviceability.
• Reports all safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and inspections.
• Investigates incidents of unusual circumstances reported by hospital staff, visitors, physicians, or patients. Writes incident reports and documents investigation steps and results.
• Assist with traffic control by keeping fire lanes, fire hydrants, and ambulance entrances free of unauthorized vehicles.
• Issues parking tickets to vehicle operators who have violated parking regulations.
• Ensure that only authorized personnel are admitted to the hospital premises.
• Escorts visitors, patients and employees to and from parking areas as requested.
• Assists patients and visitors entering or leaving the hospital.
• Maintains lost and found logs.
• Notifies individuals when items reported as missing are located.
• Issues hospital keys to authorized hospital personnel as needed.
• Serves as a member of the code response team(s).
• Inspects and maintains security equipment. Promptly reports any malfunctions.
• Maintains accurate log of all activity on tour of duty.
• Assists motorists who become stranded on hospital property.
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly or combative patients.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to speak, read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Non-violent De-escalation & Crisis Intervention training required within timeframe specified in facility policy.

Experience

• Prior experience in law enforcement and/or security management preferred but not required.