Security Guard - Hospital Part Time

Allied Universal; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company retirement plans

Holiday pay premium

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Hospital Security Officer for Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh. This part-time role offers 3:00PM-11:00PM or 11:00PM-7:00AM shifts with up to 30 hours per week, weekends included.

You will protect staff, visitors, and patients while following site security protocols and hospital policies. Responsibilities include patrolling, de-escalation, screening, and responding to emergencies.

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+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Background check will be conducted in accordance with laws; drug screen required
• Valid driver’s license may be required for driving positions
• Training completed post-offer and certification in Management of Aggressive Behavior

Responsibilities

• Observe and remain vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazard, and unusual activity
• Patrol on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to check conditions and security violations
• De-escalate verbally and physically as needed
• Inspect security devices and fire control equipment
• Screen members, visitors, and client employees for admittance
• Respond to incidents with calm urgency
• Provide safety escort or transport deceased to morgue if needed

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation

Observation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company 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.

Security Officers Needed at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh - West Penn Hospital

Part-Time - $18.50 / Hour

3:00PM-11:00PM or 11:00PM-7:00AM Available - Up to 30 Hours Per Week, Weekends Included in Schedule

• Officer may be required to assist nursing staff with patient restraints - proper training provided
• Officer may be required to escort nursing staff to hospital morgue with deceased patients
• Officer must be at least 21+ Years of Age
• Frequent walking/standing required (indoor/outdoor); Moderate technological usage required
• Multiple vaccinations are required prior to working on site (company paid) including: two-stage Tuberculosis screening, MMR, Varicella, Tetanus screenings (TB testing instructions provided at orientation)
• State-Issued Medical Marijuana Card Not Accepted at this Site. Please revisit jobs.aus.com to find jobs that accept the card
• Child abuse clearance will be submitted at orientation
• AUS OFFICERS GET PAID WEEKLY!
• Uniforms and Equipment Provided at No Cost
• Excellent Benefits and Career Progression
• Paid Training

As a Hospital Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard a high profile healthcare customer. The Hospital Security Officer is responsible for the surveillance of the client’s healthcare premises and the protection of the staff, members, and visitors. A Hospital Security Professional detects and prevents any suspicious activity, observe and reports incidents, and provides customer service in a friendly and professional manner.

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, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, 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 their admittance to the facility
• Respond to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgency
• May also include patient escort, patient watch, provide safety escort, assist and/or transport deceased to morgue

Minimum Requirements:

• Prior work experience involving dealing with customers, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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
• Post offer, must be able to successfully complete the training requirement and obtain a Management of Aggressive Behavior certification

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• 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

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