Security - Hospital Setting, Hermitage

Security Officer Job in Nashville Metro Area

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. Now hiring security officers for hospitals in Nashville metro area, TN! Join a well-established company with a strong reputation in the industry!

$20.20 / hour. Must have flexible availability to work overnights and weekends and other shifts at short notice. Will not be assigned a set shift. Must be able to work throughout the Nashville area up to and including the area within a 1 hour drive. Must be comfortable with carrying a taser. Comfortable with restraining when needed, dealing with combative patients. Comfortable transporting patients to the morgue when needed. Candidates must complete the prescreen form to be considered for an interview.

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional - Unarmed. The Security Professional will conduct unarmed foot and / or vehicle patrol (interior and / or exterior) in a hospital environment. Additional duties include control access and egress; monitor CCTV and alarm systems; compose reports; deter criminal activity and misconduct. Due to the safety sensitive nature of this role, qualified candidates must be able to submit to drug screening to the extent permissible by law. This assignment is in a healthcare facility. As such, a tuberculosis (TB) test and certain vaccinations may be required.

Responsibilities :

• Perform security patrols of hospital grounds on foot or in vehicle; document detailed observations of unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Assist hospital staff with de-escalation of situations involving patients; restrain combative individuals as necessary (within company and customer guidelines)
• Transport patients to the morgue, as needed
• Assist in escorting patients from helicopter pad (high elevation) to the emergency room
• Assist with evacuations during fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters
• Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits; ensure only authorized individuals enter and exit the hospital, and that no contraband or hospital items are brought in or out
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required

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Benefits :

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.