Security Officer - Security - FT - Evening

A Brief Overview

Enforces regulations, policies and public laws that contribute to the safety and security of patients, visitors and employees of the medical center. Performs routine security patrols in order to prevent thefts, destruction of property, disorderly conduct and other adverse incidents on medical center property. Performs security related functions, including but not limited to standbys, motorist assistance, locks/unlocks, report writing.

What You Will Do

• Enforces regulations, policies and public laws that contribute to the safety and security of patients, visitors and employees of the medical center.
• Attends workshops, classes, and seminars to maintain their proficiency and assure a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees.
• Performs routine security patrols in order to prevent thefts, destruction of property, disorderly conduct and other adverse incidents on medical center property.
• Responds to burglar, panic, fire and Infant Abduction alarms as necessary.
• Responds and assists with Trauma patients.
• Performs security related functions, including but not limited to standbys, motorist assistance, locks/unlocks, report writing, CCTV monitoring, patient assists.
• Acts as a patient/Visitor/Employee/Student escorts when necessary.
• Responds to escalating and combative patient and visitor situations and assists staff as necessary.
• Parking lot standbys.
• Maintain employee vehicle registration and parking assignments.
• Assists with air ambulance arrivals/departures.
• Assists with monthly fire extinguisher checks and monthly fire drills.
• Motorist assists consisting of jump starts and airing up tires.
• Identification of safety/maintenance/repair concerns and reporting to the appropriate authority.
• Maintain patient valuables.
• Maintain lost and found for the organization.
• Performs patient restraints under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Security vehicle transports of patients to and from Stormont Vail Behavioral Health.
• Monitors for Interim Life Safety Measures that are put into place.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma / GED (Required)
• Experience: 1 year Security, law enforcement, paid fire or other emergency service experience (Required). Experience with de-escalation techniques (Preferred).
• Licenses and Certifications: Current Valid Driver's License and Clean MVR with 3-year baseline and annual MVR review (Required).

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and guidelines. (Required)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. (Required)
• Ability to write routine reports. (Required)
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. (Required)
• Verbal and written communication skills. (Required)
• Knowledge of network, system, and application security. (Required)

Schedule and Travel

• Shift: Second Shift (Evenings - Less than 12 hours per shift)
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Position Status: Full time
• Travel: 50% Patrols around the hospital complex and nearby facilities (Required)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Patient Facing: Yes
• Remote Work: On-Site; No Remote
• Physical Demands: Frequent sitting, standing, walking, driving (automatic and standard), eye/hand/foot coordination, grasping (gross hand), and hearing. Occasional balancing, carrying, climbing stairs, feeling, grasping (fine motor), handling, kneeling, lifting (up to 50 lbs), operating foot controls, pulling/pushing/reaching (up to 30 lbs), repetitive motions, and talking. Rarely climbing ladders, crawling, crouching, or stooping. May need to restrain an individual in an emergency.
• Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to combative patients, noise/sounds, and other atmospheric conditions (poor ventilation, fumes/gases). Occasional exposure to infectious diseases, mechanical hazards, and risk of exposure to blood and body fluids. Rare exposure to burns, chemicals, dust, electrical, explosive, extreme temperatures, needle sticks, radiant energy, hazardous drugs, vibration, or wet/humid conditions.