Security Officer PRN-University Hospital

Responsibilities

• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization’s values;
• Affixes confidentiality;
• Assists with orientation of new employees as assigned;
• Aids in the implementation of a new system of receiving, logging, storing, and releasing of patient valuables and belongings;
• Supervises and participates in ground post duties in the daily operations of the hospital security;
• Maintains accurate and complete records such as: shift logs, activity reports, incident reports, etc.
• Trains staff in security and life safety;
• Provides security for meetings and events held on hospital grounds;
• Provides protection of buildings and grounds to detect fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, maintain order, and enforce hospital rules;
• Conducts fire drills;
• Responsible for inspecting fire extinguishers;
• Collections and secures patients valuables;
• Physically restrains patients or visitors when ordered by appropriate authority;
• Able to operate a motor vehicle;
• Performs information desk duties while monitoring security video system equipment;
• Answers phones and interacts with the public in a professional and courteous manner;
• Patrols premises on foot and by cart to protect persons and property;
• Occasionally works in inclement weather exposed to harsh conditions;
• Investigates and prepares legible written reports of incidents and accidents, reports must be concise and within the standards of the University, Hospital and Security Department;
• Suggests and assists in implementation of solutions to security and/or safety problems;
• Performs safety and fire inspections;
• Assists in controlling traffic, parking, and unruly or violent patients and visitors;
• Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict;
• Helps others and improve the performance of the unit;
• Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements;
• Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job;
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards;
• Regular and prompt attendance;
• Able to work schedule as defined and overtime as required;
• Related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year security or related experience.