Security Officer - Main Safety and Security Evenings

Job Description

The main function of this position is to provide a reasonably safe and secure environment for our patients, visitors, volunteers, staff and employees. The officer assists and supports the Safety/Security/Emergency Management and Parking management programs.

• Patrol hospital property and/or facilities to ensure a safe and secure environment, following department post orders and policies. In performing their duties, officers cooperate with co‑workers and other employees, remain respectful, and conduct themselves in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner. Treat all patients, visitors, and employees fairly and professionally.
• Conduct inspections and document potential and real security, health and safety hazards. Upon discovery, officers conduct initial investigations if needed and submit a safety reminder and/or Plant Operations request.
• Enforce hospital policies, procedures, and regulations, including appearing in court if necessary.
• Investigate and document all reports of criminal or unusual activity, crisis incidents and policy violations, following up when necessary. Complete appropriate incident reports as outlined in department policy; reports must be complete, clear, concise, accurate, and professional.
• Respond to all alarms and take action to normalize.
• Determine the source and or cause of alarms.
• Respond to panic alarms in a timely fashion.
• Extinguish fire or contain incidents as necessary.
• Control traffic in emergencies to maintain access for emergency vehicles.
• Allow patient care to continue with the least interruptions.
• After clearing incidents, return the alarm system to normal operation.
• Direct and control traffic/parking on property and in garages to ensure safe and expedient traffic flow. Enforce parking rules/regulations, issue citations, boot or tow violators as required by hospital policy.
• Operate and monitor all systems (Fire, Security/Access, Infant Security, etc.) in a proficient, competent manner.
• Conduct assigned inspections of safety/security and fire system components, including monthly inspections of security systems and fire extinguishers.
• Escort personnel to and from the cashier’s office and other locations to ensure their personal safety. Escort visitors and employees to and from their vehicles upon request.
• Additional duties:
  Officers are required to perform all other duties assigned by department management. These duties include, but are not limited to: relieving base dispatcher, locking/unlocking doors and gates, handling lost and found property, handling radioactive package deliveries, motorist assists, medical assists (patient restraints), package/mail delivery, morgue releases, helicopter landing safety, and informational hospital ambassador.

Knowledge and

Skills:

The following are required:
Education – High School Graduate, Private Police Training or equivalent. Years of experience – previous security experience preferred. Required skills and knowledge – good communication skills and ability to deal with the public effectively.

Valid driver's license with appropriate endorsements.