Security Officer Night Shift

Position Summary

Protects the organization's employees, patients, visitors, properties and all items of value on premises from any preventable harm or danger. Maintains general order of the local environment and intervenes in disturbances in a calm and efficient manner guided by courtesy, established rules and regulations. Detects, corrects, reports, investigates, manages, and mitigates safety and security hazards and violations on hospital campuses and off site properties using appropriate tools, training, and resources.

Assists in Incident Command situations, psychiatric patient evaluations and management, duress alarms, conflict situations, and hazardous materials/waste spills. Responds and assists with all medical emergencies within the scope of the officer's training.

Standards of Performance:
Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality Education.

High School graduate or equivalent.

• Valid Illinois driver's license.

• Basic computer skills.
• Read and write detailed reports.
• Ability to respond calmly and operate efficiently in emergency and critical confrontations.
• Professional and courteous when dealing with staff and public of all age groups.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience with the public in a service environment. Security experience preferred.

Level I (within 90 days):

• Essentials of Aggression Management (EOAM) certification.
• Taser Certification.
• FEMA IS-906:
  Basic Workplace Security Awareness (within 90 days).
• FEMA IS-907:
  Active Shooter:
  What You Can Do (within 90 days).
• Complete handcuff training and demonstrate use according to CMS guidelines.
• SIH Security New Hire Orientation Checklist (within 90 days).

Level II (minimum 90 days on the job):

• NIMS – IS-100a.
• NIMS – IS-200a.
• Completion of all elements of the Competency Assessment for Promotion from Level I to II.
• Basic certification by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety.

Level III (minimum 180 days on the job):

• NIMS – IS-700b.
• NIMS – IS-800b.
• Completion of all elements of the Competency Assessment for Promotion from Level II to III.
• Advanced certification by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety.

Intermittent hand manipulation. Intermittent lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs and help to restrain or lift a person. Requires sufficient strength and agility to respond to crisis situations and critical confrontations.

Level I Responsibilities:

• Serves as physical deterrent and visible presence to maintain safety and security.
• Detects, corrects, reports, investigates, manages, and mitigates safety and security hazards and violations on hospital campuses and off site properties.
• Responds quickly to highly stressful critical and emergency response situations.
• Assists in Incident Command situations, psychiatric patient evaluations and management, duress alarms, conflict situations, and hazardous materials/waste spills.
• Utilizes reasonable non‑deadly force at the minimal amount necessary to establish and maintain control of a subject.
• Prioritizes calls for service in order of urgency based on safety needs.
• Confronts, assesses, and detains unauthorized persons as identified.
• Monitors the premises by patrolling buildings and property on foot or by vehicle to deter criminal activity.
• Utilizes security monitoring and video surveillance systems to monitor, detect, and respond to security events.
• Controls parking and traffic flow; enforces parking regulations.
• Maintains access routes and accessibility to Emergency Department and other entrances/exits for patients, visitors, and EMS.
• Escorts personnel to parking lots and hospital buildings as requested.
• Assists visitors and patients with way finding and issue resolution.
• Provides correctional officers/police officers with forensic education as applicable.
• Monitors visitor pass procedures.
• Monitors radio communications by Switchboard Operator and other Officers to provide assistance as needed.
• Secures and/or unlocks offices and facilities.
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