Security Officer 2

About the role

Performs a variety of duties to provide assistance and information to all patients, visitors and staff. Enforces WVU Medicine policies and procedures to provide a safe, secure environment, in support of the Security Program.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistent visibility and presence at assigned locations to provide an information and directional resource for all patients, visitors and staff distributing accurate information to all who request such.
• Responds to all patient, visitor and staff requests for information/assistance in a caring, courteous manner.
• Provides physical assistance, wheelchair assistance, transport services, escort services and room access patients, visitors and staff accessing WVU Medicine facilities.
• Makes recommendations to management, staff, visitors and patients to improve security and prevent accidents and crime.
• Reports suspicious situations, circumstances, incidents and persons, according to system and department policy and procedures.
• Responds and provides assistance to patients, visitors and staff during fire and disaster drills, animal control issues, transportation of valuables, and lost/found issues, according to system and department policy and procedures.
• Operates Hospital-owned vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ensures safety and proper operating condition of vehicles by performing vehicle inspections, as outlined by departmental policy.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Obtain certification in BLS or HeartSaver First Aid within 60 days of hire date
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable)
• One (1) year of experience in Security field

Qualifications

• Associates degree in criminal justice, criminology, forensics, law, or related field of study

Skills

• Ability to perform effectively under often stressful situations
• Good decision making and organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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