Security Officer III

Overview

Security Officer III

Marshalltown Hospital

Shift: As-Needed

The Security Officer provides a safe and secure environment for all UnityPoint Health properties. This role monitors hospital buildings and premises to prevent theft, vandalism, unauthorized intruders, and protects patients, team members, and visitors. The Security Officer provides input in developing security procedures, which address the day-to-day physical security needs of the Unity Point Health System.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.


Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.


And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.


Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Physical Environment of Care

• Patrol hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders.
• Monitor conduct of visitors on hospital premises.
• Confront unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.
• Perform investigations for incidents criminal and non-criminal which occur on property.
• Report safety and/or fire hazards or security violations.

Departmental Support

• Trend analysis and mitigation of identified security risks. This will also include participation in risk assessments as appropriate.
• Maintains daily security logs and reports.

Technical Support

• Monitoring, managing, testing and training of UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown security systems, which include, but are not limited to camera systems, access control systems, duress buttons, infant abduction systems, and patient wandering systems.
• Assist in safety and security educational programs for the hospital.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School/GED Completion
• 2 years Security or Law Enforcement experience
• Certification as Advanced Healthcare Security Officer (if not certified, must obtain certification within 90 days) OR Certified Law Enforcement Officer within the state of Iowa or retired law enforcement in good standing.
• Professional or Non-Professional Permit to Carry Weapons per Iowa Code Chapter 724 OR 5 years of Law Enforcement Officer experience.