Security Officer - Open Interviews (Hospital Patrol)

Allied Universal; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Uniforms provided

Excellent benefits

Paid training

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring Hospital Security Officers to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors at hospitals in the Pittsburgh area. Roles are available as full-time and part-time, with a pay range of $17.00–$19.00 per hour and uniform/equipment provided.

Officers will assist nursing staff and must meet standard security requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and vaccination prerequisites. Excellent benefits and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Background checks required per federal, state and local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Armed roles require 21+; unarmed roles require 18+.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Observe and remain vigilant for signs of crime, disorder or hazards.
• Patrol on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to check conditions and security.
• De-escalate conflicts verbally and physically when needed.
• Inspect security devices and fire control equipment.
• Screen members, visitors, and staff to control access.
• Respond to fires, medical emergencies, bomb threats, or other incidents.
• Escort patients or staff and transport to morgue as needed.

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation

Observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Management of Aggressive Behavior certification

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.

Allied Universal is Hiring Security Officers at Multiple Hospitals in Pittsburgh/Surrounding Area

$17.00 / Hour - $19.00 / Hour

Full Time and Part Time Schedules Available!

Positions Available at The Following Hospitals: Allegheny General, Allegheny Valley, Forbes, Jefferson, West Penn, and Wexford

- 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)

- 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