Security Officer

Summary

Provides protection of patients, caregivers, visitors, support personnel, tenants, property and all other assets within the facility boundaries of Children's of Alabama.

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to operate metal detector to determine whether or not weapons are present (hearing).
• Ability to check identification badges (distingush colors).
• Ability to operate closed circuit TV, access control and and various alarm systems and prepare reports (keyboarding).
• Ability to drive full size vehicle and meet hospital driver's record requirements.
• Ability to sit, walk and stand for two hours (Stand post, conduct walking patrols).
• Ability to climb four flights of steps in 2 minutes (assist in evacuations).
• Ability to traverse 1 mile in twenty minutes (respond to alarms).
• Ability to lift 70 pounds, apply physical force and engage in hands-on contact with individuals (to apply restraints and assist in emergency operations).
• Ability to qualify departmental approved firearm on designated course.
• Ability to work any hours and all days of the week.
• Basic Keyboarding and Computer Skills (
  
  NOTE:
  
  Officers may be required to demonstrate any essential function at any time.).
• Meet dress code requirements.
• Grooming-clean shaven (no beard) to allow for proper wearing N 95 mask.
• No visible tattoos.
• Posts and assignments (listed by priority).

• Dispatch – Monitors alarms and takes calls for services. Dispatches officers when needed. Enforces parking and access policies. Reports problems. Logs activities.
• Emergency Room – Enforces weapons policy. Receives and logs lost property. Responds to calls in the Emergency Department when needed.
• Main Street – Enforces visitation and weapons polices. Responds to calls in BRH. (May respond to call in Park Place and on 5th Ave Deck.)
• McWane/ACC – Enforces visitation and weapons polices. Responds to calls in BRH and 7th Ave Deck.
• Roamer/Responder – Responds to alarms and calls for services. Provides relief to officers on post assignments.
• Roamer/Responder 2 – Responds to alarms and calls for services. Provides relief to officers on post assignments.

• Nonessential:
  Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification

• Essential:
  High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

• Essential: 2 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Security