Security Officer

Security OfficerInspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.As our Security Officer, you will maintain the highest level of safety and security by patrolling assigned areas, diligently deterring, detecting, and investigating suspicious activity or crime. Every day you will effectively monitor electronic surveillance equipment and hospital emergency systems, dispatch appropriate personnel via radio, and actively patrol to protect individuals and property, all while embodying our core values and supporting strategic quality improvement. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional vigilance, strong observational skills, proficiency in electronic surveillance and dispatch systems, and a commitment to protecting our community while upholding our organizational values and contributing to a secure environment.Responsibilities include:Patrolling assigned areas, on foot or by vehicle, providing service and protection.Investigating suspicious person(s) or activity, responding to crimes in progress, crimes that have occurred, disturbances, accidents, various public service calls, and other miscellaneous incidents.Investigating complaints, criminal incidents, suspicious activity and accidents. Preparing detailed written incident reports.When assigned to dispatch, effectively monitoring electronic surveillance equipment to identify any suspicious person(s) or activity and dispatching appropriate personnel to investigate; operating base radio station by dispatching appropriate personnel to emergency situations and/or requests for assistance by monitoring all radio traffic, responsible for answering multiple telephone lines in response to routine and emergency inquires and dispatching appropriate personnel in regards to those inquires; maintaining appropriate logs of daily radio communications received from shift personnel and requests received via telephone; tabulating data from logs to produce required activity reports.Providing general information and assistance to patients, visitors and employees, including safety related escorts as requested, to various campus locations.Collaborating with various department personnel and external agencies to gather and exchange information; promoting departmental services provided to the campus.Job Requirements:Required:High School Graduate General Studies and six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, upon hire orHigh School GED General Studies and six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, upon hire orPrior law enforcement or military experience andDriver's License: AR, upon hire andBasic Life Support - CPR, within 30 DaysPreferred:One year experience as a security officer