SECURITY OFFICER

Job Summary

A Security Officer 1 under the supervision of a Hospital Security Shift Commander (SO3) or Hospital Security Lead (SO2) will assist in maintaining a safe and secure therapeutic environment for patients, residents, and staff.

Job Duties

• Performs daily rounds and egress/ingress control.
• Responds to and participates in various codes, drills, patient interventions, and other emergencies.
• Guides/directs other disciplines during crisis intervention, as necessary.
• Encourages proper Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) methods to unit staff.
• Maintains radio or other communications contact with area Controls to report status or incidents, or to request additional assistance or response.
• May be involved with vehicle and radio maintenance, safety inspections and related documentation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of federal and state laws and due process as it relates to safety and security of the hospital campus.
• Proper methods and circumstances requiring use of force.
• Proper methods to be used when transporting patients.
• Seclusion and restraints, and risks involved.
• Methods and techniques and practices of operating two-way radios, security cameras, security devices, electronic doors, electronic sound equipment, telephone system and intercom system.
• Evacuation procedures including the use of fire extinguishers, sprinklers, test valves and their operation.
• Report writing.
• Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Driver’s License
• CPR and NVCI certification
• Valid level one fingerprint clearance card

Benefits

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Wellness program and plans
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• Defined retirement plan
• Award winning Infant at Work program
• Credit union membership
• Transit subsidy
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Retirement

• The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution.