Security Hospital Officer Part Time

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Security Officer Location Akron Facility Akron General Medical Center Department Security-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code K17000 Shift 6:00am-2:30pm Job Summary Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. As a Security Officer, you will play an essential role in this mission and be a part of our growing organization. You will be responsible for protecting patients, visitors, caregivers and hospital property by conducting regular patrols and enforcing facility policies. A caregiver in this position works M-F 10pm-6:30am with rotating weekends and holidays. Perform proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats.

• Deter vandalism, theft and property abuse through routine patrols of all hospital property to include inside areas as well as all parking lots and decks.
• Enforce Cleveland Clinic facility policies (e.g., parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, tobacco free/smoking policy, etc.).
• Maintain knowledge of and follow policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plans.
• Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirement to include de-escalation training provided by department within the first 6 months of hire, taser training and certification within the first year and as required after.
• Provide information and assistance to caregivers and visitors to promote their safety on the premises.
• Conduct Emergency Department metal detector searches using a magnetometer and/or hand-held scanning devices.
• Search all patients and visitors entering the Emergency Department including all bags, backpacks, briefcases, knapsacks, purses or parcels.
• Wand all new admissions to the Emergency Department, inclusive of the belongings and/or the patient as appropriate.

High School Diploma or GED ~ One year of experience in the field of criminal justice, private, public or military security and/or related law enforcement fields OR completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training (police) Academy and certification Completion of an Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) approved by the Private Security Academy Typical physical demands require full body motion, physical strength and stamina sufficient to chase, apprehend and subdue criminal suspects, and respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies. Must have good eye/hand coordination and able to pass annual eye (with appropriate corrections) and hearing tests. Personal Protective Equipment: ~ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.