Security Officer- Wed 12a-630a, Th/F/Sa 630p-630a

About the role

This entry-level security position is accountable for the day-to-day functions of Security and Safety within the hospital and other assigned CHS entities.

Responsibilities

• Performs internal and external foot and/or vehicular patrols.
• Staffs stationary security posts in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) and maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Demonstrates situational awareness and addresses threats to the environment in an urgent manner.
• Response to calls for service as dispatched by the Security Control Center or self-initiated in a timely manner following established SOPs, demonstrating urgency and PEP-C (professional, ethical, partnering with compassion).
• Effectively controls combative, unruly or intoxicated patients, visitors, employees or trespassers, deescalating the situation using appropriate methods to achieve a desirable outcome.
• P Practices “language of caring” and demonstrates the minimal force necessary to achieve a security objective.
• Maintains a safe environment by practicing situational awareness and being observant for safety and security concerns and demonstrative initiative in addressing them or causing them to be addressed in a timely manner.
• Provides timely information to the Security Control Center Operators to ensure accurate documentation of activity and completes all incident reports in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with policy and SOP.

Requirements

Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous hospital, customer service, or general work experience
• BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association
• Successful completion of Response to Resistance training or equivalent Human Factor Research Group (PPCT) defensive tactics training within 60 Days
• Completion of IAHSS Basic Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) course within 180 Days
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record/driving record

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read, write, speak, and perform mathematical calculations to complete investigations, reports, and work with the public, patients, visitors, employees and staff in a professional and competent manner.

Benefits

Children’s is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job description.