Security Officer Hospital

Allied Universal; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Allied Universal in Florida is seeking a Hospital Security Officer to safeguard a high-profile healthcare facility. You will monitor premises, assist staff, patients, and visitors, and respond to emergencies with calm urgency.

You will patrol on foot or vehicle, screen individuals, de-escalate conflicts, and coordinate with medical staff to ensure safety and compliance. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a background check; training and certifications provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.

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 individuals verbally and physically when needed.
• Inspect security devices and fire control equipment.
• Screen members, visitors, and staff to control admittance.
• Respond to incidents (fire, medical, bomb threat, weather) with calm urgency.
• May include patient escort or transport to morgue as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Stress management

De-escalation

Observation

Patrolling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years verifiable experience

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.

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

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

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