Healthcare/Hospital - Security Officers Needed

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Security Officer

Facility
Akron General Medical Center

Security-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Shift
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.
As a Security Officer, you will play an essential role in this mission. It offers valuable development through regular collaboration with our Police Officers, giving you deeper exposure to advanced security operations by observing and learning from their daily work. While the position is a Security Officer role, it also presents the unique advantage of informal mentorship from Police Officers, delivering a growth experience that extends well beyond traditional security duties.
A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) varying shifts
Perform proactive monitoring of timely responses to potential/actual security threats.

• Deter vandalism, theft, and property abuse through routine patrols of all hospital property to include inside areas as well as all parking lots and decks.
• Enforce Cleveland Clinic facility policies (e.g., parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, tobacco free/smoking policy, etc.).
• Maintain knowledge of and follow policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plans.
• Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirement to include de-escalation training provided by department within the first 6 months of hire, taser training and certification within the first year and as required after.
• Provide information and assistance to caregivers and visitors to promote their safety on the premises.
• Conduct Emergency Department metal detector searches using a magnetometer and/or hand-held scanning devices.
• All patients and visitors entering the Emergency Department will be searched and all bags, backpacks, briefcases, knapsacks, purses, or parcels will be placed on a table and searched. The Security Officer will want all new admissions to the Emergency Department, inclusive of the belongings and/or the patient as appropriate. High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience in Criminal Justice, Private/Public/Military Security and/or related law enforcement fields OR Ohio Peace Officer Training (police) Academy Certification

Completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) approved Private Security Academy

Typical physical demands require full body motion, physical strength and stamina sufficient to chase, apprehend and subdue criminal suspects, and respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
Must have good eye/hand coordination and able to pass annual eye (with appropriate corrections) and hearing tests.
Personal Protective Equipment:
~ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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