Emergency Department Security Specialist

Emergency Department Security Specialist

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

Job Description

Site: Long Beach Memorial Medical CenterLocation: Long Beach, CaPosition: Security Emergency Room Specialist Pay Rate: $25 per hourQualifications:- Valid CA Guard Card- Valid CA Driver License with clean driving history- at least 5 years of security/healthcare experience- 21 years of Age & Over- Military Uniform standards : Clean Cut/Shaven, No exposed Tattoos or Piercings- Background Check Required - Adequate with the use of technology while onsite- Excellent customer service & communication skills- Yearly vaccinations required including COVID 19 Vaccine with BoosterJob Duties:- Morgue Control (admitting, releasing, and auditing patients)- Access Control with the use of computers- Perform physical staff assist or psych holds- Greeting visitors and staff, Mask Enforcement- Assigned to the Emergency Department full time. - Will have more frequent "hands on" situations. - Extremely busy emergency room seeing over 300 patients a day- Lots of human interactions and de-escalation. - Operates a walk-through weapons detection system and uses metal detector wands as needed. - Responds to trauma runs - interacts with Police and Fire daily. - Psych Watches - 1:1 sitter for psych patients that have behavioral issues / high risk for elopement. - Will receive handcuff training.

As a Emergency Department Specialist you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more. An Emergency Department Specialist (EDS) provides continuous and uninterrupted observation of patients who have been identified by licensed hospital staff to have behavioral health challenges and need to be observed for patient and staff safety. The EDS is responsible for responding to all emergencies and ensuring a safe environment of care for patients, hospital staff, and fellow officers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Provide continual observation of behavioral health patients

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable work experience in any field
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Post offer, must be able to successfully complete the training requirement and obtain a Management of Assaultive Behavior certification as complete Advanced Emergency Department training
• Prior work experience involving dealing with customers, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Must be able to work independently with little to no direct supervision
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills; must be able to assess and evaluate situations effectively

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

Closing

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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Requisition ID

2024-1187364