Armed Security Officer, Shawnee Mission PRN

** Our promise to you:*
* Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that  
** together
* * we are even better.

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* Schedule:

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* PRN

** Shift:*
* Night (United States of America)

** Address:*
* 9100 W 74TH ST

** City:*
* SHAWNEE MISSION

** State:*
* Kansas

** Postal Code:*
* 66204

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* Job Description:

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* Patrols assigned areas and performs all security-related tasks, ensuring life safety standards are maintained. Acknowledges and responds appropriately to emergency, non-emergency, and alarm calls, using good judgment to determine the alarm cause and taking appropriate action. Administers initial first aid as appropriate and to the level of training attained. Learns applicable systems and responds to fire alarms at facilities during actual alarms and drills.

Intercedes in disputes between individuals using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills to diffuse potentially violent situations. Unlocks buildings and doors after checking identification and compliance with hospital policies. Monitors vehicle and pedestrian traffic on hospital properties, interviews and investigates individuals involved in suspicious or illegal activities, and detains unauthorized individuals as defined by policy or state law. Investigates and documents safety hazards, incidents, and criminal activities through both written and electronic formats, reporting incidents to appropriate entities.

Other duties as assigned.

** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*
* + - Ability to read accurately and comprehend, write clearly, and understand in a manner to effectively complete legal reports, narratives, and follow simple directions. Ability to read, interpret, and apply safety rules, penal codes, vehicular codes, radio codes, reports, memos, communications, policies, and other required written materials. Ability to actively listen and communicate effectively through clear speech, and hearing [Required]

+ - Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and communication devices and perform all aspects of the job safely without imposing risk to self and/or others [Required]

+ - Computer literacy with ability to use basic hospital/security applications and information management systems required [Required]

+ - Good critical thinking skills, and ability to set and quickly reset priorities [Required]

+ - Able to work and train in an environment with occurring periods of crisis and stress [Required]

+ - Ability to recognize faces [Required]

+ - Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to patients, visitors and/or employees [Required]

+ - Ability to work independently within a team-oriented environment; ability to work closely with medical and nursing staff to resolve patient-related problems [Required]

+ - Ability to identify recurring security operation issues, collaborate with leadership to problem solve and develop solutions, and work with the Security Management team on implementation of change [Required]

+ - Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to diplomatically handle stressful situations [Required]

+ - Basic computer skills including, but not limited to, Windows, Word and Excel [Required]

+ - Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and communication devices and perform all aspects of the job safely without imposing risk to self and/or others [Required]

+ - Computer literacy with ability to use basic hospital/security applications and information management systems required [Required]

+ - Good critical thinking skills, and ability to set and quickly reset priorities [Required]

+ - Able to work and train in an environment with occurring periods of crisis and stress [Required]

+ - Ability to recognize faces [Required]

+ - Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to patients, visitors and/or employees [Required]

+ - Ability to work independently within a team-oriented environment; ability to work closely with medical and nursing staff to resolve patient-related problems [Required]

+ - Ability to identify recurring security operation issues, collaborate with leadership to problem solve and develop solutions, and work…