Security Officer

Summary

Provides protection for patients, caregivers, visitors, support personnel, tenants, property, and all organizational assets within the facilities and grounds of Children’s of Alabama. Ensures a safe and secure environment through proactive patrol, monitoring, emergency response, and enforcement of hospital policies and procedures.

Other information

- Operate a full-size vehicle in accordance with hospital driver record requirements. - Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of up to two (2) consecutive hours while assigned to fixed posts or conducting patrols. - Climb up to four (4) flights of stairs within two (2) minutes to assist with emergency response and evacuations. - Run or walk one (1) mile within twenty (20) minutes to respond to alarms or emergency situations. - Lift up to seventy (70) pounds and apply physical force when necessary, including hands-on engagement for restraints and emergency operations. - Successfully qualify with a department-approved firearm on a designated course, as required by assignment. - Work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, incliment weather and rotating shifts. - Demonstrate basic keyboarding skills and proficiency with computers and electronic reporting systems. - Compliance with department dress code and uniform standards. - No visible tattoos while in uniform.

Posts and Assignments

- Enforce parking and access control policies. - Document incidents and maintain activity logs. - Enforce weapons policies. - Receive, secure, and log lost property. - Respond to security/emergency calls where needed. - Enforce visitation and weapons policies. - Respond to alarms and calls for service. - Provide relief coverage for fixed post assignments. - Dispatch officers as required. - Monitor alarms and incoming calls for service.

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