What different issues might a security guard at a hospital have to deal with?
Asked by Kris
I work as a security guard for securitas security and start work for a local hospital soon I was just wondering what kind of "Security Issues" might I be in store for

Best Answer:
Mental health patients off their meds Drug seeking patients in ER Irate people waiting to be seen Custody issues/Divorce issues - like disruptions when a non-custodial parents tries to get in to see a child or make medical decisions. Theft from rooms Threats to staff for various reasons People busting into post op or pre op without consent because they are panicing or upset about a loved one in surgery Perhaps assisting with the chaplain or social workers if someone is trying to leave without medical consent or if a family member dies and becomes uncontrollable Walking throughout campus buildings, parking lots/garages/ etc to patrol for loiterers or vandalism. Sitting at a parking booth to allow docs/staff/patients access to parking area and turning people away.
Worked in healthcare for 10 1/2 years.
Answered by Cash

People stealing babies. Suffering and screaming familes - when someone passes Traumatic brain injury patients that might start wondering around and leave the hospital in their gowns. People stealing furniture and pictures /
Answered by Judy

Emotional, unreasonable patients or visitors. Maybe visitors that want to visit during off hours that are reluctant to leave without seeing a patient. Is it in a large city? If you'll be posted near the emergency entrance or waiting room, it's possible you could deal with angry patients tired of waiting. Hope your social skills are up to the task, haha..I hated being a security guard.
Answered by cruelkitti

The dude who is feeling homicidal and needs watched Gang-bangers seeking retaliation (until police arrive) The dude who just beat the crap out of his wife and can't be with her in the ER The drunk who is belligerent (until police arrive) The family of 20 who want to be with a loved one and can't Psychotic patients *usually, just the very existence of a big guy with a uniform that says SECURITY on it is enough to keep most people under control. If it gets really hairy, the local police have guns and tasers and they really like to use them.
Answered by Lisa