Security Officer - Hospital Entry Screening

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 Tampa, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal at a healthcare location as a Screener, greeting patients, visitors, and staff while supporting security-related screening and access processes. You will remain visible at key entry points, verify credentials, observe for unusual activity, and communicate concerns promptly to the team. With an agile, reliable, and innovative approach, you will deliver a people-first experience through teamwork, professionalism, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.75 / 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 staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• Perform entry screening duties such as greeting arrivals, directing foot traffic, checking credentials when required, and monitoring for prohibited items in accordance with site policy.
• Operate screening equipment and conduct visual inspections as trained, escalating exceptions to the appropriate point of contact.
• Support access control by verifying authorization for entry, issuing visitor passes when applicable, and maintaining visitor and/or vendor logs per site requirements.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including requesting medical staff support and/or contacting local emergency services as directed by post orders.
• Monitor designated areas using observation and available systems, and report suspicious activity, policy violations, and maintenance concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and perimeter, including waiting areas, entrances, corridors, parking areas, and other assigned zones as permitted by site policy.
• Assist with de-escalation by using customer service skills, maintaining a professional presence, and helping to deter disruptive behavior.
• Complete shift documentation such as activity reports, incident reports, and screening logs with accurate, timely details.
• Coordinate with clinical teams, facility management, and Allied Universal leadership regarding access changes, special events, and/or heightened security-related concerns.
• Support emergency procedures such as lockdowns, evacuations, severe weather actions, and missing person responses as outlined in post orders.
• Follow infection control and hygiene requirements for the location, including use of required personal protective equipment and cleaning protocols for screening areas as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card and/or license 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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