Security Officer- Armed- Kaplan

Job Overview

This position provides security for patients, guests, and employees. The role enforces company policies, performs assigned duties ensuring security in a courteous and professional manner.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required:

1 year of experience in security, law enforcement, or military.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of practice and clean DMV report.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) and firearms training.
• International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) certification obtained within 90 days of promotion/hire.
• Completion of the FTO Program within the first 60 days of employment.

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Must report for duty as Team A Essential Personnel in the event of a disaster.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Ability to continuously walk the company property, including outside areas, interior areas, and using stairwells in the 11-floor structure.

• Enforce all company safety and security rules, regulations, and policies on company property.
• Conduct routine inspections of on‑site and off‑site locations of the company.
• Investigate accidents and other incidents assigned and report all occurrences in a timely manner.
• Perform opening/lockdown of all buildings as approved by administration and perform other safety and security related duties as assigned.
• Participate in emergency response and related preparedness drills.
• Maintain required annual certifications and complete training requirements within required time periods.
• Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including privacy respect, method of introduction to patients, adapting explanation of services or procedures, requesting permissions, and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Medium work—exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or hazardous medications.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.