Security Officer Hospital

AECOM; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading security services firm is looking for a Hospital Security Officer in Portsmouth, VA. The role involves safeguarding premises, observing for suspicious activities, and ensuring a safe environment for staff and visitors. Ideal candidates should possess a strong customer service background, be vigilant, and ready to handle emergencies calmly.

Benefits

Health insurance and 401k plans

Schedules that fit personal life goals

Ongoing paid training programs

Employee discounts via perks program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles.
• Ability to complete training and obtain Management of Aggressive Behavior certification.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Observe and remain vigilant for signs of crime and unusual activity.
• Patrol premises on foot and by vehicle.
• Provide assistance during emergencies.

Skills

Customer Service

Vigilance

De-escalation

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. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

**Part Time**

**Paid Weekly**

$17.07 / Hour

As a **Hospital Security Officer in Portsmouth, VA** , 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:**

+ Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions

+ Schedules that fit with your personal life goals

+ Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities

+ Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

**Job ID:** 2025-1388692

**Location:** United States-Virginia-Portsmouth Heights

**Job Category:** Security Officer, Part Time Security, Hospital Security