Hospital Security Officer – Patient Safety & Rapid Response

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Security Officer at OU Medical Center to maintain a safe hospital environment by enforcing security policies. Responsibilities include patrols, incident reporting, coordinating with law enforcement, and responding to alarms and emergencies.

Requirements include High School Diploma or GED, valid Oklahoma driver’s license, CHSO within 6 months, and Manage of Aggressive Behavior/Handle with Care within 45 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas as assigned.
• Write parking tickets for illegally parked vehicles.
• Investigate complaints, disturbances and thefts by completing a concise and factual report in accordance with policies and procedures; may elevate significant incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Operate two-way communication system to send and receive messages following appropriate radio protocol.
• Record shift activities in designated logs or forms as directed.
• Receive direction and mentorship from senior security officers to ensure compliance with OU Health security policies.
• Assist law enforcement personnel to various hospital areas to monitor compliance with OU Health policy.
• Provide outside law enforcement personnel with information and assistance with investigations occurring in the hospital by following established protocols.
• Assist Fire Department with calls to OU Health facilities; respond to alarms at OU Health facilities and reports any irregularities or safety concerns promptly.
• Assist in restraining individuals who are disruptive or in violation of the law in the OU Health Facilities, parking garages, lots and/or grounds while on duty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security procedures

Use of force laws

Surveillance systems

Alarm systems

Access control

Verbal communication

Observation

De-escalation

Decision making

Customer service

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

OU Health is seeking a Security Officer at OU Medical Center to maintain a safe hospital environment by enforcing security policies. Responsibilities include patrols, incident reporting, coordinating with law enforcement, and responding to alarms and emergencies.

Requirements include High School Diploma or GED, valid Oklahoma driver’s license, CHSO within 6 months, and Manage of Aggressive Behavior/Handle with Care within 45 days.