Security Officer - Hospital Screening Saint Christophers

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 - Hospital Entry Screening in Philadelphia, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As a Screener in a healthcare location, you will help manage access at key entry points by greeting staff, patients, and visitors, verifying identification and badges, and supporting visitor check-in using a computer and/or tablet. You will stay visible, monitor activity, report concerns, and provide clear, compassionate communication to help promote a welcoming environment and help to deter security-related incidents. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and innovation to every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.50 / 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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 in a healthcare location.
• Screen and/or verify visitor access in accordance with site procedures, including checking identification and directing individuals to appropriate check-in points.
• Operate screening equipment and/or conduct manual screening as assigned, following posted instructions and escalation procedures when prohibited items or policy violations are observed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and notify site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision as required.
• Maintain an organized screening area, manage orderly queuing, and provide clear directions to reduce congestion at entry points.
• Complete required activity logs, incident reports, and/or screening documentation in a timely manner using approved report writing standards.
• Support access control by monitoring designated entrances, verifying credentials, and/or issuing visitor passes when assigned by site policy.
• Communicate professionally with clinical teams and other departments to coordinate response to disturbances, suspicious activity, and/or policy concerns.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and/or other systems as assigned, and report irregular conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Participate in required training and briefings, follow post orders, and comply with Allied Universal policies and site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be 21+ years of age.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Lift more than 20 lbs 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.

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