Security Guard .FTE; Nights

Description

Work to provide a safe environment for all Mid Valley Hospital and Clinic (MVHC) staff and facilities, including hospitals, clinics, administrative buildings, on and off-site parking, and other facilities by maintaining a physical presence, conducting active security and environmental safety patrols, responding to calls, monitoring CCTV systems, intervening and/or assisting staff with escalated and disruptive clients, and performing other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to Risk Management
• Basic Life Support within 6 months of hire
• MOAB training within 6 months of hire
• IAHSS Basic Security certification within 6 months of hire

• Associate degree or Bachelor's Degree
• MOAB training
• IAHSS Basic Security certification
• IAHSS Healthcare Safety certification
• Two years of prior safety and/or security experience
• Previous military or law enforcement-related experience
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual organization-required and/or job-required educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements
• Wears identification while on duty.
• Attends staff meetings and/or reads all meeting minutes
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within the designated time.
• Maintains employee/patient confidentiality.
• Represents the organization positively and professionally.
• Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities
• Demonstrates the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization as well as the departmental Scope of Service.
• Communication with patients, guests, family, and staff is courteous, respectful, and helpful.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and accident-free environment

• Provide physical presence and support throughout MVHC facilities and property to maintain a safe environment. Answer radio and phone calls for assistance. Work with Security management to troubleshoot CCTV camera issues, access control, and other facility issues. Assist staff, patients, and visitors with emergencies and safety/security concerns. Patrols are assigned sites on foot or in a vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons;
  
  inspects buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.
• Conduct rounds of MVHC facilities on both scheduled and unscheduled tours to identify visitors, strangers, and/ou suspicious individuals who have no official MVHC business. Verify MVHC-issued staff/contractor/visitor/family identification. Enforce security/safety rules and regulations. Ensure MVHC property is not accidentally left in public or inappropriate areas.
• Assess both the physical and emotional needs of patients, families, and visitors to prevent assaultive incidents. Use verbal de-escalation and clinical skills to intervene and assist with disruptive clients; provide both patient watch and special staff support in inpatient/staff areas; provide external patient watch support for all clinics and satellite facilities as assigned. Provide extensive patient watches for suicidal/homicidal patients and watch for families.
• As assigned, patrol all satellite and staff parking lots to ensure staff, vehicle, and property safety: may provide jump starts, tire changes, transportation support, and crime scene support at any…