Armed Security Officer, Security Operations, Blount Varied

Job Summary

Assists in providing a safe and secure environment for team members, physicians, patients, and visitors by providing a visible deterrence to crime and responding to calls of assistance.

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose:
  Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Patrols assigned areas of the hospital's main campus and associated properties.
• Investigates security incidents and violations and pursues the appropriate course of action.
• Interviews victims and witnesses to obtain information regarding violations, accidents, and security-related incidents.
• Prepares reports of security-related incidents.
• Issues parking citations and provides traffic control when necessary.
• On an assigned shift, operates patrol vehicle or specialized security equipment or walks to observe for suspicious activities or persons.
• Assists law enforcement agencies at their request while on hospital property.
• Participates in annual in-service training and other training programs.
• Provides security escorts to visitors and staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

• Education - High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Experience - No experience required. Two (2) years of security experience with at least one (1) year experience in hospital setting preferred.

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• Must possess a valid driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.
• Must pass State required armed guard training, law enforcement bonding, law enforcement background check, law enforcement psychological evaluation, law enforcement weapons qualifications, annual law enforcement in-service training and other qualifications for licensing such as baton, chemical, handcuff, taser, IAHSS Basic, etc.
• Full-time sworn peace officers are exempt from the licensing requirement per TCA 62-35-103 as well as Private Protective Services Rule .
• Certification as an armed security officer preferred.
• Baton, Cuff, and Taser certification preferred.

• Must understand hospital security responsibilities and operations.
• Must know the importance of punctuality, dependability, professional appearance, willingness to assist others, and adapt to change in responsibilities.
• Must be able to identify security risks and take proper actions without direct supervision.
• Must be skilled in report writing, proper response, customer service, and emergency protocols.
• Able to protect themselves and others during altercations and calmly handle odd and sporadic incidents without hesitation.
• Able to remain calm under stressful situations. Professionally and courteously interact with visitors/patients.

Variable (United States of America)

Blount Memorial Hospital

8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Security Operations

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