Job Description

Now Hiring Security Professionals for a local Hospital in Hendersonville, TN!

• $18.00 / hour
• Full Time Opportunities
• Shifts Needed : Wednesday - 1200- 1800, Thursday - 0600-1800, Friday - 0600-1800, Saturday - 0600-1800

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The primary responsibility is to deter crime and provide order and control during the shift within the boundaries of the assigned post.

This Security Professional patrols the facility or stands a post as instructed and serves as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions;

detects suspicious activities; watches for criminal acts or client rule infractions at or near assigned post. This position responds to all incidents as dispatched providing assistance as needed, protecting personnel and property within reason and securing the incident scene until properly relieved.

This position conducts initial investigation of incidents and is responsible for completing all appropriate reports.

Allied Universal Services is currently searching for a Professional Hospital Security Officer . The Security Officer will be working in a hospital / health care environment for Allied Universal Services.

Our officers allow us to accomplish our company’s core purpose which is to serve, secure and care for the people and businesses in our communities .

The Professional Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of the facilities they protect. Our security officers act as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions;

Although essential activities may differ based on the facility at which they work, below are some of the standards :

Qualifications / Requirements :

Qualified applicants for the Professional Security Officer position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below :

• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or Verifiable High School Diploma or GED (Certificates of Completion not acceptable)
• At a minimum, 3 year of verifiable work experience in a customer service-related field.
• 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.
• No criminal charges in the past 7 years. No open / pending charges acceptable
• Valid guard card / license, as required in the state for which you are applying.
• Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general 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 employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer / pre-employment drug test
• 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)

Physical and Mental Functions :

• Climb and descend stairs to all floors of the hospital in the event elevators are not accessible due to mechanical issues or emergency situations.
• Occasionally bend / twist at waist / knees / neck to perform various duties
• Assist in lifting patients as needed to either assist nursing staff or help transport expired patients
• Restrain violent / combative patients to prevent injuries to themselves and others
• Run as needed
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat

Grooming / Uniform Standards :

The grooming standards for this job include :

• The uniform will be clean and worn properly and in a professional manner at all times the uniform is worn. Only issued uniform appeal will be worn while on duty.
• The clients identification badge will be worn at all times while on client property in accordance with client policy
• Footwear worn must be slip resistant
• Facial hair will allow for proper wear of a particulate mask (N-95) at all times while on duty
• CDC NIOSH Hand Hygiene Standards will be adhered to at all times.
• Fingernails will be no longer than ¼ inch from the tip of the finger, false nails are not permissible, and fingernail polish (if worn) will be acrylic with no chips or scratches and no inclusions in the polish.
• Perfumes or cologne, or other smells which could impact patients with respiratory ailments, will not be worn in excess.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be worn as appropriate to job roles and duties performed
• The use of personal electronic devices is prohibited while on post / patrol except in designated areas specified by client policy

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.

Last updated : 2024-04-27