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Pay Rate: $17.00Full TimeMust be able to work 12 hour shifts (Must be able to work weekends)Hospital located in Lakeland, Florida

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 Job Duties:

Transporting Patients To The Emergency RoomRespond to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgencyMay also include patient escort, patient watch, provide safety escort, assist and/or transport deceased to morguePatrolling: Walking the hospital grounds and looking for anything suspicious or concerningReporting: Notifying leadership or other security officers of anything importantControlling access: Ensuring that only authorized people can enter and exit the hospital, and that no contraband or hospital items are brought in or outPreventing crime: Trying to stop criminal activity, such as theft, vandalism, and disturbancesResponding to emergencies: Helping with evacuations during fires, medical emergencies, and natural disastersManaging issues: Addressing security issues with patients or visitors, and using verbal de-escalation skills to resolve safety incidentsMaintaining confidentiality: Being discreet when handling private information

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 guidelinesMust be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skillsAs a condition of continued employment, employee must always maintain current active status of all required License, and must always carry the license while on dutyAbility to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficientlyAnswer 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 phonesMust 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 dutiesAssist in lifting patients as needed to either assist nursing staff or help transport expired patientsRestrain violent/combative patients to prevent injuries to themselves and othersRun as neededWork in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat.

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

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