Security Officer

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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.

• Maintains consistent visibility and presence at assigned locations to provide an information and directional resource for all patients, visitors and staff distributing accurate information to all who request such.
• Responds to all patient, visitor and staff requests for information/assistance in a caring, courteous manner.
• Provides physical assistance, wheelchair assistance, transport services, escort services and room access patients, visitors and staff accessing WVU Medicine facilities.
• Monitors and maintains traffic flow in parking areas and roadways by assisting disabled vehicles, issuing parking permits and warning violations.
• Protects people and property by assisting in the prevention of accidents, theft and vandalism, in accordance with system and department policies and procedures, as monitored by supervision.
• Performs routine building rounds, building door unlocks, exterior building and parking lot patrol.
• Makes recommendations to management, staff, visitors and patients to improve security and prevent accidents and crime.
• Reports suspicious situations, circumstances, incidents and persons, according to system and department policy and procedures.
• Responds and provides assistance to patients, visitors and staff during fire and disaster drills, animal control issues, transportation of valuables, and lost/found issues, according to system and department policy and procedures.
• Provides written documentation of activities, incidents, premises safety, accidents, theft, vandalism and other data requested by supervision in a factual, objective and legible manner.
• Responds to and provides assistance to patients, visitors and staff during emergency situations such as; assaults, domestic disputes, fire, vandalism, bomb threats, theft, vehicle accidents, disasters, etc.
• Performs patient restraint as directed by clinical staff, and is capable of physical intervention when appropriate.
• Operates Hospital-owned vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ensures safety and proper operating condition of vehicles by performing vehicle inspections, as outlined by departmental policy.
• Other requirements may…