Security Officer - Hi Desert Hospital

Looking for a stable company with great benefits and growth opportunities? We offer for FT positions, anniversary bonus + on the spot recognition program + medical, dental, vision, flex spending, and 401K. Universal Protection Service seeks a licensed security officer to work full-time for Hi Desert Hospital in Yucca Valley. Schedule is Sunday - Thursday grave shift.
BENEFITS Our security professionals enjoy:

• · advancement opportunities,
• · weekly direct deposit,
• · benefits including 401(k),
• · a variety of medical, dental and vision options,
• · holiday pay,
• · training and development, and
• · On-the-spot recognition programs.

Interested candidates should complete their online application and then contact our Palm Desert office at 760-200-2865 for an interview appointment.
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Universal Protection Service is currently looking for mature, experienced Security Officer - Hospital with outstanding flexibility in a hospital environment. This hospital offers the community a warm, comfortable, familial place of healing. This is your opportunity to provide exceptional hospital security and work in a beautiful location! Our Full Time security officers enjoy advancement opportunities, great salary and benefits including 401(k), a variety of medical, dental and vision options, training and development, and on-the-spot recognition programs. Apply today to work in this fast paced and exciting environment.

As a Security Officer - Hospital, you will provide unarmed, uniformed security, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Foot patrol of interior and exterior areas of assigned locations
• Report suspicious activities and persons
• Write detailed narrative reports; maintain daily activity reports (DARs)
• Respond to emergency situations requiring security assistance.
• Access control through an admittance process
• Screen visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite or bar their admittance to the site or facility
• Check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, and unauthorized persons
• Working knowledge of computers
• Strong public relations skills
• Candidates must be neat in appearance and present a positive public image
• Previous experience providing private security in a healthcare setting is highly advantageous.

Position Requirements

Qualified applicants for the Security Officer - Hospital position will meet the following minimum requirements, as described below:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least age 18
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
• As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of a Guard License, if required by the state for which you are applying, at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty.
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites.

Essential Physical and Mental Functions:

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
• Run as needed
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
• Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments
• Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may required computer skills
• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions
• Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
Universal Protection Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

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