Security Guard - Hospital Flex Shifts
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Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!**Now Hiring Security Professionals for a Hospital in Okeechobee!**+ **Pay Rate: $17.00 / hour**+ **Weekly Pay**+ **Unarmed - Must be able to work all shifts*****This is a flex/on call position, covering call offs and open posts. Must have open availability**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.**Site Specific Requirements:**+ ValidDriversLicense+ Must have 2 Years verifiable employment history relating to this position - (Security, Healthcare, Customer Service, Military, Law Enforcement, Corrections)+ Natural Hair Color and No Face/Neck Tattoos+ Comfortable with Restraining When Needed, Dealing With Combative Patients+ Comfortable Transporting Patients To The Morgue When Needed+ Comfortable with needles (you will need a TB test and required vaccinations where applicable)**Qualifications/Requirements:**Qualified applicants for the Professional Security Officer position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:+ **At least 18 years of age; 21 for Armed or Taser positions.**+ **High school diploma, College Degree, or GED. Education must be verifiable through the background vendor. (Certificates of Course Completion not acceptable).**+ **Must have 5 years of work experience** **within the last 5 years** **, with a minimum of 2 years verifiable work history.**+ As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation and Drug Screen 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. (No open/pending charges acceptable)+ Valid guard card/license, as required in the state for which you are applying.+ **Driving Positions Only:** Must possess a valid Driver's License with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by Company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle required.+ Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines+ Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills+ As a condition of continued employment, employee must always maintain current active status of all required License, and must always carry the license while on duty+ Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently+ Answer phones or greet guests / employees in a professional, welcoming manner+ Read, understand, and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones+ Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)**Job Duties:**+ Transporting Patients To The Emergency Room+ Patrolling: Walking the hospital grounds and looking for anything suspicious or concerning+ Reporting: Notifying leadership or other security officers of anything important+ Controlling access: Ensuring that only authorized people can enter and exit the hospital, and that no contraband or hospital items are brought in or out+ Preventing crime: Trying to stop criminal activity, such as theft, vandalism, and disturbances+ Responding to emergencies: Helping with evacuations during fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters+ Managing issues: Addressing security issues with patients or visitors, and using verbal de-escalation skills to resolve safety incidents+ Maintaining confidentiality: Being discreet when handling private information**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.comIf you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, 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.comIf you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, 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:** 2024-#######**Location:** United States-Florida-Okeechobee**Job Category:** Security Officer, Part Time Security, Hospital Security, Security Guard