Security Officer

## Security Officer Apply locations:
Mercy Medical Center time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR104816
** This position is Monday through Friday with the hours being 3:00pm-11:00pm
**** Work Shift
** Evening Shift
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Summary
* * This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing a safe and secure environment for our patients, visitors and staff.
** Job Description
**** Job Duties
*** Performs pro-active patrol duties as required.
* Responds to all BHU related emergency alarms and duress situations
* Works with others to maintain a safe and secure environment for all.
* Ensures all hospital security and safety policies and ensures all BHU specific safety policies and procedures are followed.
* Prepares accurate reports and daily log of security and safety activities.
* Reports and monitors all security and safety issues.
* Provides leadership to others as needed.
* Establish therapeutic alliances with patients through patient centered communication and engagement.
* Promote a safe environment for patients by completing safety checks, 1:1 observation, contraband searches, performing environmental rounds, and correcting safety hazards promptly.
* Monitor patient activity and alerts licensed personnel to any changes in behaviors that are of concern.
* Consistently engages in threat mitigation and crisis intervention on the unit and provides physical interventions when necessary to maintain safety while using safe techniques and following policy and procedures.
* Provide direct patient care to assist with activities of daily living.
* Respond appropriately to emergencies and life-threatening conditions.
* Assure patient privacy by knocking on doors, closing curtains, and protecting patient information.
* Initiates patient contact in the Emergency Department related to BHU admissions and performs transports, personal belongings searches, metal detection, and personal belongings entry into Epic.
* Supports staff through attendance at court hearings and completing patient transports for medical procedures.
* Is a Department Safety Coordinator and assists in training staff on restraint use, camera monitoring, respiratory safety testing, med-sled training and other DSC duties as required.
* Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Displays friendly and professional contact with all patients, visitors and staff.
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in all situations.
* Have general security knowledge.
* Remain calm and professional during stressful situations.
* Must work well in a team environment. Basic computer skills, MS Word, Excel, e-mail.
* Must follow Rules of Conduct as established by the department.
** Professional Experience
*** Security, Healthcare, Law Enforcement and or Military experience preferred.
** Education
* ** High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* Associates degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
** Licensure, Certification, Registration
*** The department requires a valid Professional or Non-Professional Weapons Carry Permit to be obtained within 90 days of employment or transfer.
* The department requires Management of Aggressive Behavior certification or must obtain within 6 months of hire or transfer.
* Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.  Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
* Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association to be acquired within 90 days of hire.
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