Security Officer

Responsibilities

• Adheres to established procedures and practices regarding the facility's identification badge system for visitors and employees
• Responds to emergencies as needed (i.e., fire, disasters)
• Performs regular package/briefcase checks on all employees
• Performs access control duties for facility, understands and operates wander guard system
• Notifies Departments of any emergent situations and provides direction
• Prepares and maintains various logs and reports
• Recognizes, monitors, and reports conditions which may be safe, unsafe, or insecure
• Maintains closed-circuit television system and responds to security alarm conditions
• Must always be in proper uniform and present a professional image
• Reports unsafe/hazardous conditions observed to the Supervisor
• Affirmatively participates in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process

Qualifications

• Valid Security Guard License
• High School Diploma or GED
• Current valid Driver’s License
• Good interpersonal/communication skills
• Military, criminal justice or law enforcement experience preferred
• Knowledge of security equipment such as cameras, monitors, radios, and computers
• Ability to read instructions and apply those instructions to the tasks to be performed
• Ability to hear alarms, patient calls, and instructions from supervisors and staff
• Achieve and maintain certification in CPR procedures
• Must be Covid vaccinated