Security Officer – Clinical Care Safety

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.

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.

If you enjoy helping people, staying active, and stepping in when needed, Healthcare Security is rewarding work. You’ll be a steady presence for staff and patients, and every shift brings something different.

We’re hiring full-time and part-time Officers for a North Charleston hospital!

Opportunity for internal advancement

Pay: $16/hr

Shifts:
Nights/weekends

Security background helps, but isn’t required.

• Maintain a visible and professional presence throughout the facility
• Support patient safety through rounds, incident response, and de-escalation
• Assist clinical teams during emergencies and high-stress situations
• Provide visitor screening, access control, and customer service assistance
• Complete accurate incident documentation
• Participate in physical restraints as trained and assist with deceased‑patient transfers
• Uphold hospital safety protocols, patient dignity, and professionalism

• High school diploma/GED from an accredited school
• At least 2 years of verifiable work history
• Ability to pass a federal 10‑panel drug test
• Willing to undergo TB bloodwork and vaccination review
• Professional appearance: no facial piercings, no facial or neck tattoos, natural hair color
• Ability to remain calm, confident, and reliable in stressful situations
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods and respond quickly when needed

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current driver’s license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable employment history relating customer service or the protective service industry (preferably security, healthcare, military, law enforcement, or corrections)
• Must be at least 18 years of age, or higher if required by the state
• Able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Demon…