Security Officer 7P-7A Every other Weekend

Under the general direction of the Director of Security, the security officer is responsible for monitoring all areas of EMC hospital, Clinics and Nursing Home in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Monitors parking facilities and pedestrian and vehicle traffic in accordance with department and EMC policy. The security officer is an employee of Emanuel Medical Center and is expected to follow the policies and procedures of the facility.

The Security Office answers to the Director of Security.

Minimal

Qualifications:

Education:

A high school diploma or GED License:
None required

Experience:

Prior security and training experience is desired

Physical Demands Must be able to work standing for long periods of time.

Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard.

Must be able to read correspondence related to position.

Must be able to lift (75) pounds.

Must be able to carry on conversations on the telephone, and in person, with patients, families and visitors.

Has a moderate exposure to blood borne pathogens

Mental Demands Discuss EMC policy and procedures with a wide variety of persons.

Deal with hostile attitudes and persons uneducated in the procedures of health care.

Deal with persons who have lost loved ones. These situations may place the security officer in a stressful situation.

Balance a sense of compassion with the security needs of EMC.Emanuel Medical Center offers a program to assist the employee in dealing with these stresses with the help of trained personnel. Use of these resources is encouraged.

The duties, responsibilities and required skills for this job are outlined on the following pages and are the basis for competency and performance evaluations. This list is intended to describe the general nature of work to be performed and not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel classified security officer.
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