Security Officer

Position Summary

Security Officer (Unarmed Security) are instrumental in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors and visitors by monitoring and patrolling our facilities. Officers demonstrate exceptional customer service while providing assistance with disruptive incidents, emergency services, personal protection and traffic/parking control.

• Security Operations:  
   
  • Communicates security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols. 
  • Respond to emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, etc., following established emergency response procedures. 
  • Functions as a primary point of contact for the installation of physical security systems within assigned facility. 
  • Utilize knowledge of security-related equipment and technologies including radios, CCTV / IP cameras, imaging recording systems, personal computers, software programs, databases and access control systems to strengthen hospital operations. 
  • Assists in the development of a culture of safety by supporting safety education, and safety events. 
  • Plans, coordinates and assists, if needed, in security for special and high-risk events. 
  • Complies with safety universal precautions, and hazardous material policies. 
  • Conducts monthly checks of duress and intrusion alarms. 
  • Attends all Safety and Risk Management Committee meetings. 
  • Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

• Special Skills: Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skill. Must have a working knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, security software/CCTV/alarm technologies as well as access control systems

   

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education: High school graduate or GED required or equivalent combination of education and experience (Experience is two to three years in a security role, law enforcement or military background or a minimum of three years of strong customer service roles with the ability and willingness to learn security practices.
  • Experience: Three or more years in a progressively more responsible leadership role.
  • Licensure/Certifications:  
    • Requires the ability to obtain, and maintain, appropriate state license/certifications for this position.
    • Crisis Intervention Certification preferred, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of start of role. 
    • Must be able to maintain certification while in role. 
    • Must maintain a valid state driver’s license, driver history that meets company requirements.

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