Safety And Security Officer Non-Armed-2

About the role

Provides security and safety services in all areas of the hospital, hospital properties, and the hospital's off-campus sites as assigned. Creates and maintains a safe, secure environment for the hospital's patients, visitors, and staff through utilization of equipment and techniques that prevent weapons from being brought into OhioHealth facilities. Provides guidance, way-finding, and other customer service functions as the initial point of contact for care site visitors.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains weapons scanning equipment (90% of role).
• Enforces OhioHealth facility policies regarding parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, tobacco-free/smoking policy, weapons-free, and others.
• Monitors facility activity on closed-circuit television to identify escalating situations requiring security involvement.
• Intervenes in patient, visitor, and/or staff confrontations as appropriate.
• Completes appropriate documentation of incidents.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation, and internal and external disaster plans.
• Works independently to determine the correct response to most situations and initiates actions accordingly.
• Performs additional functions and training as assigned by leadership (10% of role).
• May float to other locations based on team availability and need.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification – American Heart Association.
• Computer skills, MSDS, and safety knowledge.
• Working knowledge of Ohio Revised Code.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Mentally and physically capable of completing training and maintaining certifications to operate weapons scanning equipment.

Schedule

Variable shift.

Scheduled weekly hours: 36.

Department: Protective Services.