Security Officer

Security Officer

The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Hospital staff, patients and visitors as well as ensuring the physical security of all Hospital buildings and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Interacts with visitors, patients and staff in a professional courteous manner. Observes and enforces all hospital policies, rules and regulations.
• Observes visitors and patients. Manages any unusual circumstances or difficulties. Maintains visitor control inside and outside of the hospital.
• Assists with Codes and Stats. Restrains patients when needed and monitors for future disturbances.
• Conducts routine door checks.
• Maintains logs and reports.
• Monitors cameras and alarms as needed. Follows emergency procedures for bomb threats, code 99 or helicopter pad landings.
• Makes emergency deliveries or pick-up of medication, organs and blood.
• Provides vehicle transportation for patients, visitors and employees as required.
• Uses proper judgment and knowledge of established practices and procedures when addressing problems or issues.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School or GED Preferred
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of job-related experience preferred Valid driver's license required.
• Knowledge of security procedures.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients, visitors, staff and community partners.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.