Safety and Security Officer Non-Armed

Job Description Summary

Provides security and safety services in all areas of the hospital, hospital properties and the hospital's off‑campus sites as assigned. Creates and maintains a safe, secure environment for the hospital's patients, visitors, and staff through utilization of equipment and techniques that prevent weapons from being brought into Ohio Health facilities. Provides guidance, way‑finding and other customer service functions as the initial point of contact for care site visitors.

90% of time:
Operates and maintains weapons scanning equipment. Enforces Ohio Health facility policies regarding parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, tobacco free/smoking policy, weapons free and others. Monitors facility activity on closed‑circuit television to be alerted to any escalating situations that may require security involvement. Intervenes in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate. Completes appropriate documentation of incidents. Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation, and internal and external disaster plans.

Works independently to determine the correct response to most situations and initiates actions accordingly.

10% of time:
Performs any function and/or training as assigned by leadership, who reserves the right to make changes to assignments, training levels required and/or to the general required competency levels on an "as needed" basis. In this position, you will be assigned a home work location but will have the opportunity to float to other locations based on team availability and need.

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• BLS – Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
• Driver's License (Department of Motor Vehicles)
• Valid State Driver's License; BLS Certified
• Computer skills, MSDS and safety knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be mentally and physically capable to successfully complete training for, participate in, and maintain certifications for operating weapons scanning equipment

Specialized knowledge: BLS Certified. Computer skills, MSDS and safety knowledge. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be mentally and physically capable to successfully complete training for, participate in, and maintain certification to operate weapons scanning equipment.

Day

36

Protective Services

Ohio Health is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Ohio Health does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.