Security Guard - Full Time - Hospital

Allied Universal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Guard - Hospital in Chicago, IL. You will protect patients, visitors, and staff while patrolling the facility and maintaining a visible security presence.

Requirements include hospital vaccination, ability to lift 20+ pounds, and a high school diploma. The role offers full-time hours, a defined pay scale with training-based increases, and benefits to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Must meet hospital vaccination requirements.
• Background check conducted per federal/state/local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Criminal history considered in line with applicable laws.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff and vendors within a healthcare location.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies in a calm, professional manner and document events.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of patient care areas and facility perimeter.
• Monitor access points, assist with directions and welcome visitors.
• Prepare timely incident reports and communicate with staff and leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

As a Security Guard - Full Time - Hospital in CHICAGO, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a healthcare setting, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate professionally, and respond to routine security-related needs with integrity. Join Allied Universal's agile, reliable, and caring team, where people come first and teamwork drives results.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.80 / Hour starting and increases to $21.80 / Hour after receiving a certification in weapons detection training

Job Schedule:

This is a full-time position. You can expect to work a minimum of 30 hours per week. The schedule for this position has not been assigned yet. If you are selected to move forward, your schedule will be determined as you progress through the hiring, onboarding, and training process. Your manager will work with you to assign a schedule based on business needs before your start date.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control practices, and emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• Respond to incidents, medical emergencies, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document events according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of patient care areas, public spaces, parking areas, and the facility perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, assist with directions and wayfinding, and support a welcoming environment for patients and visitors.
• Prepare clear, timely reports of incidents, observations, and security-related concerns, and communicate with hospital staff, emergency responders, and Allied Universal leadership as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to meet hospital vaccination requirements.
• Must be able to restrain individuals, as needed.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us:

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Clear path to full-time roles and ongoing advancement through paid training programs.
• Smart Tools: Access exclusive technology for real-time shift visibility and claiming.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance; 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 only paid out where required by law).
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through our perks program.

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

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