Security Guard Full Time

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Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years security or law enforcement preferred
• 2 years healthcare or education preferred
• Driver’s License Class C
• Must pass drug testing and criminal background check
• Prior work experience involving dealing with customers, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations
• Complete the Level II training course
• First Aid/CPR/AEC Certification within 60 days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of patients, staff and visitors
• Escorts visitors, patients, and staff to and from parking areas
• Assists motorists who become stranded on facility property
• Provides continuous monitoring of central mechanical plant equipment through hourly rounding
• Provides continuous monitoring of building HVAC equipment through remote online Building Automation System
• Reports any building maintenance issues found on hourly rounding in the facility work order request portal
• Reports any urgent building maintenance concerns to the maintenance on‑call phone number
• Checks buildings and assigned areas to ensure safety and security, providing walkthroughs of patient‑occupied units
• Conducts searches of grounds, buildings, vehicles and assists with unit searches for contraband
• Checks perimeter fences, exit doors, fire extinguisher cabinets
• Participates in safety/maintenance inspections on the buildings and grounds
• Inspects electronic locks and security equipment
• Monitors surrounding area for weather or hazards that could endanger the facility
• Responds to all medical emergencies on campus as first responder with medical equipment
• Exercises delegated statutory powers at the discretion of the Superintendent
• Responds immediately to dangerous or emergency situations
• Enforces local laws and hospital regulations
• Collects statements, evidence, photos and video for proper documentation for Special Investigators as needed
• Enforces parking and traffic regulations
• Conducts accident investigations
• Patrols assigned areas, units, and buildings
• Prepares and submits appropriate reports in a timely manner
• Reports and logs all activities in the department logbook and department logs
• Monitors and responds to fire and PPD alarm systems
• Monitors video surveillance equipment both inside the buildings and on the perimeter
• Provides oral and written reports
• Observes and remains vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazard, and unusual activity
• Patrols hospital and parking lot to check for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individuals
• Orally and physically de‑escalates individuals as needed
• Inspects all security devices and fire control equipment
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgency
• May also include patient escort, patient watch, and provide safety escort
• Participates in security and safety training
• Attends hospital in‑service sessions as assigned
• Assists with yearly mandated fire safety training for all hospital employees
• Responds to all fire alarms or calls on campus
• Participates in evacuation and fire drills monthly
• Inspects alarms, extinguishers, standpipes and hydrants
• Assists as needed according to rules, regulations and department/hospital policies, investigations and arrests

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, converse, and listen
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus required
• Must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds regularly
• Must be able to push/pull over 25 pounds regularly
• Must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions