Security Guard Unarmed, Nights

The Bradley Center is the psychiatric and behavioral health arm of the St. Francis - Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA. As a dedicated mental health hospital, The Bradley Center complements St. Francis’s acute care offerings and shares in the system’s recognized commitment to quality, patient safety, and community trust.

About the role

The Security Guard-Unarmed protects life and property of persons on hospital premises by patrolling hospital building(s) and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and other types of losses.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings and grounds of hospital to prevent loss through fire, theft, vandalism, and other means.
• Inspects doors, windows, and locks to determine serviceability.
• Reports all safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and inspections.
• Investigates incidents of unusual circumstances reported by hospital staff, visitors, physicians, or patients.
• Writes incident reports and documents investigation steps and results.
• Assists with traffic control by keeping fire lanes, fire hydrants, and ambulance entrances free of unauthorized vehicles.
• Issues parking tickets to vehicle operators who have violated parking regulations.
• Ensures that only authorized personnel are admitted to the hospital premises.
• Escorts visitors, patients, and employees to and from parking areas as requested.
• Assists patients and visitors entering or leaving the hospital.
• Maintains lost and found logs and notifies individuals when items reported as missing are located.
• Issues hospital keys to authorized hospital personnel as needed.
• Serves as a member of the code response team(s).
• Inspects and maintains security equipment and promptly reports any malfunctions.
• Maintains accurate log of all activity on tour of duty.
• Assists motorists who become stranded on hospital property.
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly or combative patients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to speak, read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Good and regular attendance.
• Non-violent De-escalation & Crisis Intervention training required within timeframe specified in facility policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in law enforcement and/or security management preferred but not required.