Hospital Security Officer (3rd Shift Thurs-Mon) - North Liberty

Hospital Security Officer (3rd Shift Thurs-Mon) - North Liberty University of Iowa Health Care - Medical Center North Liberty department of Safety and Security is seeking a Hospital Security Officer to patrol assigned areas to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff in the buildings and grounds of the University of Iowa Health Care. Controls and monitors access in and out of university buildings and monitors burglar and fire alarm systems as required. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities Exercises control over main entrance and Emergency Treatment Center (ETC) entrances to the UI Health Care as well as the main registration area by providing general assistance to patients, information, parking, traffic control, wheelchair assistance, observation of potential trouble situations. Assists with patients, visitors, and staff entering UI Health Care complex with the Visitor Management Program and Guest Services to meet regulatory requirements. Regularly checks equipment to provide fire safety reporting, repairs or refills which may be necessary. Maintains open access to fire exits, hose cabinets and extinguishers. Operates fire computer on a daily basis and other fire equipment as assigned. Provides fire safety training as directed and responds to all fire alarms. Checks buildings in assigned area for security and checks doors, windows, lights, and equipment. Records and reports all damage for repair to Engineering Services. Keeps unauthorized personnel out of UI Health Care after hours, controls access to areas based on assignments, maintains regular contact with other security officers, and calls University Police Officers in case of need. Maintains safety of patients, visitors, and staff by reporting all safety hazards for repair or removal. Posts signs for safety and directional information. Provides instructions in safety practices to hospital staff and directions to patients and visitors during any internal or external disasters. Executes surveillance of all suspicious and possibly unsafe actions or conditions and assists staff when necessary, with unruly patients or visitors. Completes appropriate reports on thefts and unusual incidents. Responds to violent encounters involving patient, visitors, and staff members as well as medical emergencies, fires, and routine calls for service. Locks and unlocks doors based on schedules and requests. Responds to questions and calls from people in the community to assist with directions, locations, and other service-oriented needs. Works as a liaison to UIPD in conducting investigations and regulatory reporting. Assists with traffic control as needed. Assists Security personnel. Provides instruction in safety practices to students, staff and public as needed. Manages the Lost and Found unit, tracking and disbursement of lost and found items. Schedule and Compensation Schedule: 100% Hourly: $18.72 to commensurate Hours: Thursday-Monday 11pm-7am Location: Medical Center North Liberty Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: Minimum Eligibility Requirements Two years’ experience in security and safety, or fire safety, or law enforcement; or One year of post‑high school education related to security and safety and one year of experience in security and safety; or Two years of post‑high school education related to security and safety. Possession of appropriate driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards. Ability to obtain basic certification from International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 6 months of hire and maintain certification for duration of employment. Application Process In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Contact Information Contact Name: MCNL Human Resources Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Additional Information Classification Title: Hospital Security Officer Appointment Type: Merit Schedule: Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr