Security Officer

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Holy Cross Health named Forbes America's Best Employer for Healthcare Professionals

Job Summary:

Provide protective services to staff, visitors, and patients. Protect and safeguard various hospital properties as assigned. Hours/Shift Available:
Full-time 40 hours a week and alternating weekends (three 12-hour shifts and one 4-hour shift):
Dayshift: 7am to 7pm Night shift: 7pm to 7am Per Diem dayshift to fill-in as needed; requires some scheduling flexibility.

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• Greet patients, visitors, and employees, conducting yourself in a courteous manner.
• Identify yourself, if requested, by name clearly and concisely.
• Initiates and receives communications, via telephone, radio, email or other computer systems.
• Communicates verbally, or in writing, promptly, courteously and accurately while maintain poise at Patrol surrounding areas to ensure orderliness of environment - lock and/or open doors, as appropriate, secure restricted areas, check fire hoses, stairwells, etc. in accordance with established procedure.
• Operate and/or monitor various security systems (alarms, surveillance systems, etc.).
• Provide security escorts as directed.
• Respond to inquiries politely and promptly.
• Patrol surrounding areas to ensure orderliness of environment- lock and/or open doors, as appropriate, secure restricted areas, check fire hoses, stairwells, etc. in accordance with established procedure. all times.
• Appropriately refer any problems or issues beyond scope of authority to Security Manager on Duty and the Hospital Manager on duty.
• Follows standard procedures and uses personal protective equipment per policy at all times.
• Documents in a timely manner all relevant safety and security information.
• Take action as required, participating in all emergency codes and requests for assistance.
• Able to act independently, managing critical situations that may involve aggressive behavior.
• Take action as necessary to ensure the safety of Hospital Associates, patients and visitors.
• Assists in moving, lifting or dragging individuals to safety or restraining individuals as necessary to maintain the safe environment of the hospital.
• Prepares recommendations and documentation that provides direction to correct reported deficiencies Recommend action plans to department managers based on regular protection audits Prepare and submit reports of audits to various safety committees and administration Reviews the following daily: security related incidents and reports of Associate injury, and other related security hazards.
• As directed, documents monthly safety data and prepares reports for the Manager of Protective Services As directed, conducts Security and Safety investigations of significant incidents.
• Reviews safety and security reports, prepares analysis and assists in the implementation of Holy Cross Hospital Healthcare Protection Program.
• As directed participates in orientation of new employees to the Safety and Security Program.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other learning experiences
• Remains informed of current trends in Hospital Security and Safety.
• Serves as a role model, participating in professional organizations and community activities.