Security Officer

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of hospital staff, patients, and visitors. This vital role involves interacting courteously with individuals, monitoring surveillance systems, and responding to emergencies. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage crises effectively. Join a trusted organization that values ethical conduct and offers a supportive environment for its employees. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safety of a healthcare setting while working alongside top medical professionals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 6 months of job-related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with visitors, patients, and staff in a professional manner.
• Monitor cameras and alarms, following emergency procedures as needed.
• Assist with emergency deliveries and maintain logs and reports.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Management

Observation Skills

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Surveillance Cameras

Alarm Systems

Job description

Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Hospital staff, patients and visitors as well as ensuring the physical security of all Hospital buildings and equipment.

Responsibilities

1. Interact with visitors, patients and staff in a professional courteous manner. Observe and enforce all hospital policies, rules and regulations.
2. Observe visitors and patients. Manage any unusual circumstances or difficulties. Maintain visitor control inside and outside of the hospital.
3. Assist with Codes and Stats. Restrain patients when needed and watch for future disturbances. Conduct routine door checks. Maintain logs and reports.
4. Monitor cameras and alarms as needed. Follow emergency procedures for bomb threats code 99 or helicopter pad landings.
5. Make emergency deliveries or pick-up of medication, organs and blood and provide Vehicle transportation for patients, visitors and employees as requested.
6. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

A High school diploma and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent are preferred. Valid driver’s license required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.