Security Officer Hospital-Unarmed overnight

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.

** position: unarmed security officer*
* ** location: opelousas, la*
* ** site: healthcare facility*
* ** pay $16.00 - hour / pays weekly*
* ** schedule: overnight, 12-hour shifts*
* ** this site does require immunizations, tb skin test, cpr and cpi.*
* ** if you have any part of those things (i.e. Your immunization record, even if it just has 1 or 2 shots from childhood, or your cpr card) bring it with you to the interview*
* ** if you are selected we will provide those things, but you have one week to complete them once scheduled.*
* ** qualifications:*
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** 21 years of age or older*
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** available to work overnight shift*
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** be willing to take observed urine drug screen*
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** must be comfortable working in medical environment*
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** former military and law enforcement will receive first consideration*
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** must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time*
* ** all interviews are in person. The site leadership will reach out via email to schedule.*
* 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:*
* + 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...

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…