Security Officer

Security Officer

The Security Officer is responsible for assisting in providing a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, staff, and volunteers. Security provides a vital role in safe guarding buildings, assets, and grounds on the hospital campus.

Duties:

• Conduct regular patrols of the hospital, clinic buildings, and campus to identify potential risks
• Assists with escorting visitors to proper locations
• Assists with patients arriving to the Emergency Department
• Monitors and operates surveillance equipment as well as rounding to ensure real time awareness of situations or issues
• Responds to alarms, disturbances, and emergencies ensuring safety of individuals on campus
• Performs routine inspections of doors, windows, and immediate surroundings
• Checks and completes equipment logs as required
• Prepares and maintains incident reports and daily logs that are factual and accurate – (No opinions)
• Assists in providing guidance to individuals on campus such as safety protocols and emergency procedures to help ensure their safety
• Assists in evacuations or other emergency actions when necessary
• Assists with disinfecting the E.R waiting room and wheelchairs as time allows
• Assists with helicopter pad setup, landings, escort and assist crew with patient transfers

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Security, Military, or Law enforcement preferred
• Exceptional attention to details
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills while interacting with others
• Excellent written communications for creating reports and reporting issues
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must complete IAHSS certification with-in 1st year of employment
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Physical Requirements:

• Physically fit to handle patrolling,
• Must be able to sit,
• stand, or walk for long periods, and be able to respond quickly to incidents
• Ability to remain calm and composed during emergencies or high pressure situations
• Must be mentally and physically fit in the event of high risk patient interaction

OSHA Exposure Classification: May come in contact with blood or body fluids May be in areas that require hearing protection during rounding May have to complete rounding in construction areas Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law. Insight is an Equal Opportunity Employer Workplace