Security Officer Full-Time

About the role

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission to care, heal and to excel in service to our community by providing a safe environment for staff, patients, visitors and property. This staff position will have an impact on employee and patient satisfaction by professionally providing security services in collaboration with all hospital departments to enhance the hospital environment and improve the patient experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of security experience or one year successful completion toward a degree in Criminal Justice or Certified Healthcare Security Officer
• Current Class D Driver’s License
• AVADE Workplace Violence Phase 1, 2 & 3 (required within 1 year of hire; yearly re-certification)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Performs one-to-one and close observation of patients in a safe and professional manner in collaboration with Patient Care Services
• Conducts interior and exterior patrols to inspect the grounds for criminal activity, and health and safety hazards
• Provides one-to-one patient observation for at-risk patients throughout the organization to keep the patient and others safe
• Records and reports security and safety-related incidents
• Provides safety escorts upon request
• Enforces parking regulations and assists with traffic control
• Investigates lost or stolen items
• Investigates alarms and emergency calls immediately
• Reacts to emergency codes expediently to follow through on the situation until parties are safe or the situation is resolved
• Responds to customer service requests in a timely manner with an emphasis on improving the patient experience
• Supports shuttle services in daily duties, inclement weather, and emergency situations by driving employees as needed
• Transports bodies and body parts to the morgue, filing essential documentation timely and accurately

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.87 per hour. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices.

Additional Information

As a health care organization, we require all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.