Security Officer

Performs a variety of duties to provide assistance and information to all patients, visitors and staff. Enforce WVU Medicine policies and procedures to provide a safe, secure environment, in support of the Security Program.

• High school diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years of experience in the security field
• OR Associate’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, forensics, law or related field of study AND one (1) year experience in the security field
• OR Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, forensics, law or related field of study AND 6 months experience in the security field
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid Driver’s License
• Obtain certification in BLS or Heart Saver First Aid within 60 days of hire date
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas

• Obtain Defensive Tactics Certification
• ACT 235 training
• OC Spray Certification
• Baton Certification
• Taser User Certification
• Obtain VA DCJS Registration within six (6) months of hire and maintain
• Successfully pass psychological evaluation
• Completion of the training requirements for an armed security officer
• Completion of all departmental Lethal Weapon Training and course work
• Handcuffing Tactics training
• AVADE Training Levels I - III

• Graduation from an accredited Federal, State, or Local Law Enforcement Academy
• One (1) year experience in a healthcare security environment

The statements described here describe the general nature of work performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Maintain consistent visibility and presence at assigned locations, and provide information and directional resources for patients, visitors and staff
• Respond to requests for information/assistance in a courteous manner
• Provide physical assistance, wheelchair assistance, transport services, escort services and room access
• Monitor traffic flow in parking areas and roadways; assist disabled vehicles, issue parking permits and warn of violations
• Protect people and property by preventing accidents, theft and vandalism in accordance with policies
• Perform routine building rounds, door unlocks, exterior building and parking lot patrol
• Make recommendations to improve security and prevent accidents and crime
• Report suspicious situations and incidents according to policy
• Assist during fire and disaster drills, animal control issues, valuables transportation, and lost/found issues
• Provide written documentation of activities and incidents in a factual manner
• Respond to emergencies such as assaults, domestic disputes, fire, threats, theft, vehicle accidents, and disasters
• Perform patient restraint as directed by clinical staff and participate in safe physical intervention when appropriate
• Operate Hospital-owned vehicles safely and perform vehicle inspections
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope of security operations

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for the entire shift and/or double shift
• Ability to lift, push or pull 80 pounds
• Ability to tolerate adverse environmental conditions for entire shift and/or double shift

• May be exposed to outside weather conditions

• Ability to perform effectively under often stressful situations
• Good decision making and organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to train Security Officers 1 & 2

• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
• Cost Center: 4608 WVUH CH Pediatrics Security
• Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.