Security Officer

** Job Category:
** Public Safety & Security
** Work Shift/

Schedule:

** Varies
* * Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.**##
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* About the Role:

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** Job Summary
** Performs various security related duties to ensure the safety of hospital patients, visitors and staff. Responds to all incidents of disruptive/assaultive individuals, investigates reports of suspicious activity and performs customer service functions as described by policy/procedures.  Armed Security Officers will perform facility and grounds patrols and inspections.  Officers will report their daily activities in a log and/or incident reports; and conduct other duties assigned by the Security Supervisor.

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** Minimum Job Qualifications**
* ** Licensure or other certifications:
** Valid GA Drivers License and current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
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* Educational Requirements:

** High School Diploma or GED
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* Minimum Experience:

** Military, police, corrections, private security background (minimum of two (2) years experience required).
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** Preferred Job Qualifications**
* ** Preferred Licensure or other certifications:**
* ** Preferred

Educational Requirements:

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* Preferred Experience:

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** Job Specific and Unique Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** The ability to work well with others; the willingness to accept direction from the supervisors and senior officers
* The ability to learn and perform the basic skills and procedures designated for security officers
* Must be adaptable in changing situations and work assignments
* Acquire the skills needed to assess specific needs and interact with different age groups
* Legible handwriting as demonstrated on written reports
* Effective computer skills
* Is knowledgeable of and adheres to all federal, state and local laws as well as the facility policies and procedures
* Managing the aggressive patient (CIT):
De-escalation Training
* ASP Tactical Baton Training
* Firearms Training
* Hospital Defensive Tactics Training
* Basic Taser Training#
** Essential Tasks and Responsibilities**
* ** Make routine and random tours of facility and grounds using established patrolling techniques and reporting all findings.
** Lighting surveys of campus and buildings. All hazardous conditions that may exist. All situations requiring maintenance. Aesthetic needs to uphold the image of the facility.
* ** Initiates investigations on security or risk management incidents and reports findings daily to the supervisor and coordinator.
** Accidents (pedestrian or vehicle) and injuries. Thefts. Disturbances. Complaints.
* ** Initiates and participates in training drills and proper documentation of each completed according to NGHS policy/procedure as required by JCAHO, OSHA, NFPA, law or other regulatory agency.
** Fire drills, fire safety/response training. Bomb threat drills, response/search drills. Infant/Child Abduction drills and education. Workplace Violence drills and education. Theft prevention/personal safety education.
* Attends staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled.  Officer is timely and actively participates.
* Obtains a minimum score of 80% with a Smith & Wesson M&P 40 semi-auto pistol sidearm certification in accordance with departmental policy.
* Cleans and maintains weapon iin an operational manner and is of the type specified by departmental policy.
* Weapon is loaded with hospital issued .40 caliber ammunition.
* Completes a minimum of 16 hours of professional training, in accordance with state regulations, is completed  annually and documented proof has been presented.
* Obtains professional or manufacturer certification for all defensive tools and equipment in use.  Presents documented proof.
* Assists newer officers in identifying strengths and weaknesses in performance of task.  Independently seeks and obtains training on his/her own and presents documented proof.
* ** Responds on request for assistance in a timely manner.
** Unlock/lock doors. Motor vehicle assistance (jump starts, lost keys, flat tires). Escorts of funds. Safety escorts to parking lots. All public concerns.
* Negotiates with and gains the cooperation and compliance from the hospital publics to maintain the policies and procedures of the institution and defrayed confrontation when possible.
* Solicits, encourages, and answers questions from the hospital’s public while demonstrating a positive willingness to assist them.
* Maintains a high degree of accuracy and accountability when handling funds, valuables and items of property.
* Manages time wisely, prioritizes calls and shares workloads to assure that tasks are completed in a timely manner.
* When assigned special duties/tasks, the officer carries them out and reports his/her findings back to the supervisor and/or coordinator in an expedient manner.
* Performs emergency procedures (codes, fire or disaster codes) according to policy.
* Responds without prompting to confrontational…