Job Title: Flexible Healthcare Security Officer
Location: New Milford / Sharon, CT
Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour
Position Summary
Provide safety and security for patients, staff, and visitors at multiple healthcare facilities in the New Milford and Sharon area. Work flexible shifts and adapt to different hospital environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Patrol buildings, grounds, and parking areas to deter and detect safety and security risks.
- Control access to entrances, exits, and restricted areas.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies; use de‑escalation when possible.
- Support staff in high‑risk situations (ED, behavioral health, etc.).
- Assist with visitor management, escorts, and customer service.
- Follow hospital procedures, privacy rules, and Securitas Group Health and Safety Policy (Source: Group Health and Safety Policy).
- Complete logs and incident reports accurately and on time.
Flexibility
- Work at multiple sites (New Milford and Sharon).
- Available for days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Meets state requirements for security officers; able to obtain/maintain license.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Able to stand, walk, and respond quickly in emergencies.
- Preferred: prior security or healthcare experience; de‑escalation/crisis training.
Core Competencies
- Integrity, Vigilance, Helpfulness.
- Calm under pressure, observant, and respectful to patients and staff.
We help make your world a safer place.
Securitas is a global company that offers the most advanced and sustainable security solutions in the industry. We are located in 47 countries and have 355,000 employees worldwide and over 150,000 clients.
Securitas plays an essential role for our clients and in society. The Security Officer position helps maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by actively monitoring the premises, including patrolling a variety of locations. They preserve order while enforcing regulations and directives for a client site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and the area. Frequently our Security Officers will provide customer service and information to a client’s employees and customers.
We are driven by a clear corporate culture and purpose, which helps us live according to our values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. These values are at the heart of our culture, help define who we are and guide our actions.
No experience necessary! If you have retail, food service or hospitality industry background you are a great fit for this role; if not, we will provide you with the training and everything you need for a great introduction to a career in the security industry.
Are you interested in being part of our Team?
· Apply quickly and efficiently online
· Interview from the convenience of your own home
· Weekly pay
· Competitive benefits
· Flexible schedules
With over 80 years of protecting the things that matter, we’ve seen more than most. That’s why Securitas is the partner of choice for companies and an employer of choice for candidates worldwide.
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“Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.”
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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.
Benefits include:
- Retirement plan
- Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Voluntary life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance plan
- Securitas Saves discount program
- Paid holidays
- Paid time away from work
Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply.
Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.