Security Officer - Medical Center Patrol

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 Plainville, CT, 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: aus.com/earnmore. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a healthcare location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will support staff, patients, and visitors with professional customer service, clear communication, and timely reporting of concerns. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility and reliability to each shift, collaborate through teamwork, and act with integrity in everything you do.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and/or staff by carrying out 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 medical-related disturbances, behavioral health concerns, and/or facility alarms as directed by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior areas, entrances, waiting areas, parking areas, and perimeter spaces to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Control access by monitoring doors, entrances, and visitor flow, and by directing individuals to proper check-in areas per site procedures.
• Observe and report unusual conditions, suspicious behavior, and/or hazards, and promptly communicate updates to site contacts and Allied Universal supervision.
• Complete detailed incident reports, patrol logs, and/or shift activity documentation in accordance with site requirements and Allied Universal standards.
• Assist with de-escalation by using professional communication, maintaining appropriate distance, and requesting additional support when needed.
• Support emergency procedures such as fire alarms, severe weather, and/or evacuation events by following post orders and coordinating with site personnel and responding agencies.
• Perform rounds to check for unsecured doors, restricted-area access concerns, and/or after-hours activity, and report findings through established channels.
• Use radios, phones, and/or other approved systems to maintain situational awareness and coordinate response actions with teammates and site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card/license is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.