Security Officer - Medical Center Patrol

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.

As a Security Officer - Medical Center Patrol in Petersburg, VA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more:  As an unarmed Patrol Officer in a healthcare location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents.

You will support staff, patients, and visitors through strong customer service, clear communication, and quick reporting of concerns. At Allied Universal, you will be part of an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and always acts with integrity.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.07 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Job Schedule:
  
  Tue 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM;
  Wed 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with de-escalation and coordinating with clinical staff and local responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout hospital corridors, lobbies, parking areas, and the perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by assignment.
• Monitor access points and help manage visitor flow, including verifying authorization, issuing directions, and reporting suspicious behavior according to site procedures.
• Observe and report unauthorized entry attempts, loitering, and other unusual activity to help to deter policy violations and reduce risk to people and property.
• Operate and monitor security-related equipment such as surveillance cameras, radios, and access control systems; promptly report equipment concerns through established channels.
• Complete shift activity logs and incident reports with clear, accurate details, and communicate pertinent information during shift handoff.
• Provide assistance with locating departments, escort requests, and way finding as assigned, while maintaining professional boundaries and following site protocols.
• Support hospital code responses and other urgent events as directed, including controlling foot traffic and preserving the scene for follow-up review.
• Maintain a professional presence, follow uniform standards, and comply with all Allied Universal and site-specific training requirements.

• Be 21+ years of age.
• A Guard Card and/or license is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

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:

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