Security Guard - Full Time - Hospital Setting

Allied Universal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

AD&D

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation after one year

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Guard for a hospital setting in Chicago, IL. The role involves patrols, access control, incident reporting, and excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.

The position offers a full-time schedule with a starting pay of $21.30/hour, increasing to $23.30/hour after weapons detection training certification. A strong benefits program and career growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 1 year of security-related experience preferred.
• Willingness to receive vaccinations for hospital setting.
• Be able to restrain individuals.
• Able to lift more than 20 pounds (preferred).
• Comfort using a computer or tablet (preferred).
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Criminal histories considered per law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors while following security procedures and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of patient care areas, public spaces, parking areas, and facility perimeter.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and professionally, following site protocols.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol

Emergency response

Access control

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

As a Security Guard - Full Time - Hospital Setting in CHICAGO, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As a Patrol Officer in a healthcare setting, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will respond to situations with professionalism, provide exceptional customer service and communication, and contribute through teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation at Allied Universal.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.30 / Hour starting and increases to $23.30 / 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/or vendors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• 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 potential concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols and communicating with appropriate personnel.
• Assist with access control by monitoring entrances, checking credentials as required, and directing visitors to appropriate areas of the facility.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports documenting incidents, observations, and actions taken during assigned shifts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience. *PREFERRED
• Be willing to receive required vaccinations for a hospital setting.
• Be able to restrain individuals.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Be at least 21+ years of age.
• 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.

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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