Security Officer II, (OPBA-U), Public Safety & Security, Full Time, Third Shift

About the role

Responsible for the protection of UC Health associates, patients, visitors, as well as buildings, grounds and vehicles. Enforces rules and regulations as they pertain to all facilities. Patrols property and facilities by foot, bike, or patrol vehicle to ensure a safe and secure environment, responds to alarm activations and radio dispatched calls, investigates and documents criminal or unusual activity, conducts safety inspections, and enforces UC Health policies along with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Responsibilities

• Patrol property and/or facilities by foot, bike, or patrol vehicle to ensure a safe and secure environment; respond to alarm activations and radio dispatched calls.
• Cooperate with co-workers and other employees; conduct oneself in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
• Treat all patients, visitors, and associates in a fair, professional manner.
• Investigate and document all reports of criminal or unusual activity, crisis incidents, and policy violations; follow up when necessary.
• Complete appropriate incident reports as outlined in department policy; reports must be complete, clear, concise, accurate, and professional.
• Conduct inspections and document potential and real security, health, and safety hazards; conduct initial investigation if needed and submit Plant Operations work requests.
• Enforce UC Health policies, procedures, and regulations; assist in enforcing all Federal, State, and Local laws as indicated in the Ohio Revised Code.
• Appear in court to testify in court cases when necessary.
• Perform safety checks throughout facilities and grounds.
• Perform monthly checks of fire extinguishers and panic alarm systems.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, books, and other literature, and attending related seminars, conferences, and in-services.
• Perform additional duties assigned by department management, including but not limited to: locking/unlocking doors and gates, handling lost and found property, motorist assists, medical assists (patient restraints), package/mail delivery, and helicopter landing safety.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in criminal justice or security management (preferred).
• Graduation from Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) or other state certified training academy as a security or police officer (preferred).

License and Certification

• Obtain IAHSS security officer certification within 12 months of employment.
• IAHSS certified (preferred).

Experience

• Minimum two years experience in law enforcement, public safety, security, or military police.
• Willing to certify, license, or graduate within 12 months.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Basic police training (preferred).
• Experience with multiple computer programs such as Microsoft Office (required).

Work Environment

Associate must be able to demonstrate the ability to consider the attributes, special needs, and behaviors of the specific and highly diverse populations served by UC Health, and demonstrate competencies that address the unique characteristics related to developmental, physical, psychosocial, mental, emotional, and social needs at all stages and ages of life, as well as the norms, religious preferences, language and communication attributes, and other characteristics of our diverse patient and associate population. Must be able to act under stress, work in a variety of weather conditions, and maintain moral standards.

Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States