Security Officer Hospital - Unarmed

Allied Universal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Paid vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Hospital Security Officer at the Columbia, SC site to safeguard patients, staff and visitors within a high-profile healthcare environment.

The role requires vigilant surveillance, incident reporting, and exemplary customer service while patrolling security devices and responding to emergencies with calm urgency. Prior security experience and a HS diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience involving dealing with customers or managing stressful situations.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws.
• Training to obtain Management of Aggressive Behavior certification after offer.

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 and security violations.
• De-escalate verbally and physically as needed.
• Inspect security devices and fire control equipment.
• Screen members, visitors, and client employees to aid admittance.
• Respond to emergencies with calm urgency.
• May assist with patient escort and transport of deceased to morgue.

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation

Observation

Patrol skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer/Tablet

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, observes and reports incidents, and provides customer service in a friendly and professional manner.

Site Location: Columbia, SC

Security Officer: All Shifts

Employment Type: Full Time

Starting Base Pay: $17.26 per hour

Workdays Available: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

21+ Years of Age

Client Requires Proof of HS Diploma/GED

Hospital: Morgue

Hospital: Restrain Individuals

Hospital: Vaccines

Must Have Great Customer Service Skills

Must Be Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet

Resume preferred, but not required.

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 21 years of age for role
• High school diploma or Verifiable High School Diploma or GED (Certificates of Completion not acceptable)
• 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
• 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