SECURITY OFFICER

Security Officer

FHN Memorial Hospital - FREEPORT, IL 61032

Overview

Salary Range $18.90 - $31.18 Hourly Position Type Ad Lib/Per Diem/As Needed Job Shift Varies - Days and Nights Category Health Care

Job Summary

Hours of position are variable days and nights; 12-hour shifts

Guard's patients, staff and property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry by performing the following duties

Job Responsibilities

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Patrols buildings and grounds within the Network on a routine basis.
• Examines doors, windows, offices and equipment to determine they are properly secured.
• Communicates policy infractions to customers, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and detains persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts, or escorts off campus.
• Provides escorts for customers to their vehicles.
• Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked and equipment left on.
• Conducts safety/security educational programs.
• Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of persons engaged in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Records data such as property damage or unusual occurrences.
• Monitors parking control and visitation programs.
• Determines where a potential security risk exists and the best way to minimize the risk.
• Displays competency in the role of Security Officer as evidences in the annual Performance Appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.

Qualifications

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with one to two years related security or law enforcement experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must also possess a current Illinois driver's license.

Required Experience: The employee must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent customer service skills must be continuously demonstrated with all customers.

Complexity of Work:

Populations Served:

While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups.

• Infant: <1 year
• Early Childhood: 1 year and <5 years
• Late Childhood: 5 years and <13 years
• Adolescent: 13 to <17 years
• Young Adult: 17 to <30 years
• Middle Adult: 30 to <60 years
• Older Adult: >60 years
• No responsibility to treat or care for patients.

While performing this job, the employee does not care for patients in the following age groups.

• Neonate: <30 days

Serves patients in areas other than patient care