Security Dispatcher

Job Summary

Provides support to the Security department through monitoring requests for assistance, alarm and notifications and taking appropriate action.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Processes incoming and outgoing radio assignments, obtains pertinent information from the reporting party, prioritizes the required department response, and dispatches Security personnel.
• Captures and sends assistance and/or provides essential information to support operations.
• Maintains lost and found, valuables, and conducts periodic audits.
• Documents radio calls and dispatch actions, and completes security reports in accordance with departmental procedures and guidelines.
• Utilizes mass notification platforms to send out ministry communications and receive and announce weather, medical, and other clinical and security safety response codes.
• Maintains security personnel response and provides additional support and call law enforcement, emergency medical services (EMS), and/or fire department when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

No experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Able to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Professional License and/or Certifications

None

Department

9251000128 SEC - DePaul

Work Shift

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Company Information

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.