Security Officer

A PrairieCare Security Officer is responsible for the day to day activities of ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff. Security Officers work as a member of a unified team that provides a safe and secure environment by working collaboratively with all sites, departments, and agencies.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Creates a positive environment with quality customer service
• Responds to Emergency Codes
• Assists with Emergency Code Drills
• Uses security technology to control access and monitor the facility
• Screens visitors, patients and patient belongings
• Conducts patrols and escorts visitors and staff
• Investigates incidents and completes appropriate reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Performs other various duties as assigned or requested

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Associates or Bachelors in a safety or security related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in security, law enforcement, military or related field
• Preferred knowledge of Joint Commission Environment of Care standards and quality of care
• Great Customer Service Skills
• Trustworthy and Honest
• Ability to use sound judgment and decision-making skills in crisis situations and implementing emergency response procedures
• Ability to maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations
• Ability to make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances
• Able to work alone and with minimal supervision

Compensation for this role ranges from X-X per hour depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Benefit options include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Free parking

PrairieCare Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PrairieCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.

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