Security Guard - Night Shift

Job TitleKey Job Responsibilities:Responds to requests by radio, telephone, or other methods of communication.Oversees the front desk, answering phones, opening doors and greeting visitors.Wands persons entering the hospital to ensure contraband is not entering the facility as needed.Responds to emergency calls for assistance.Responds to Codes called within the hospital in real time to ensure the safety of staff and patients alike by diffusing situations using verbal de-escalation and CPI as needed.Conducts periodic inspection tours based on pre-determined priorities and conditions.Monitors CCTV security system, and must become proficient in the use of same, and develop the ability to trouble shoot if required.Maintains logs of inspections as required.Patrols hospital grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehiclesCompletes incident reports as required.Responsible for securing, logging and safeguarding patients property.Participates in fire drills and other Life Safety awareness programs and documents as required.Participates in and supports a process to improve performance of services.Required to attend and be proficient at Crisis Prevention Intervention Training. This training would apply initially and annually thereafter.Serves subpoenas as requested.Appear in Court as needed to provide testimony.Provide escorts to Law Enforcement Agencies, Incoming admissions, Discharging patients and Visitors as required.Register and Log visitors to the hospital as necessary.Required to do lockups and unlocks of doors daily throughout the hospital.Duties not otherwise stipulated as assigned by the Manager of SecurityKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strong organizational skills.Ability to handle deadlines and multiple priorities.Ability to follow direction from a supervisor.Ability to interact effectively with co-workers.Ability to independently interact with all levels of the organization including the divisional office.Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedures.Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.Ability to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.Ability to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.Ability to develop correspondence, reports, and operational directives.Ability to always remain alert; pay close attention to details.Ability to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.This position requires an eligible background check clearance from Florida Clearinghouse. Clearinghouse information can be found at the following address Demands and Conditions:Works in a clean well-lit environment with fluctuating temperatures. Requires substantial periods of work utilizing a computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Requires lifting and carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds; requires pushing and pulling equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds; requires walking and standing; requires sitting; requires the ability to negotiate stairs; requires the ability to lift patients in and out of bed, wheelchair, and/or stretcher; requires the ability to reach or bend frequently; requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate equipment. Potential for exposure to blood and/or body substances and hazardous materials requiring observance of Standard Precautions and safe handling practices.