Hospital Security Officer: Patrol, Dispatch & Protect

Catholic Health Initiatives; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent in Arkansas is seeking a Security Officer to maintain safety by patrolling assigned areas, deterring and investigating incidents, and coordinating with dispatch for response.

You will monitor electronic surveillance and hospital emergency systems, dispatch appropriate personnel, and protect patients and staff. Ideal candidates demonstrate vigilance, strong observational skills, proficiency with surveillance and dispatch systems, and a commitment to a secure hospital environment

Qualifications

• High School Graduate General Studies and Six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and Six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, upon hire or
• Prior law enforcement or military experience and
• Driver's License: AR, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days
• One year experience as a security officer

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patrolling assigned areas, on foot or by vehicle, Provides service and protection.
• Investigates suspicious person(s) or activity, responds to crimes in progress, crimes that have occurred, disturbances, accidents, various public service calls, and other miscellaneous incidents.
• Investigates complaints, criminal incidents, suspicious activity and accidents. Prepares detailed written incident reports.
• When assigned to dispatch, effectively monitors electronic surveillance equipment to identify any suspicious person(s) or activity and dispatches appropriate personnel to investigate; Operates base radio station by dispatching appropriate personnel to emergency situations and/or requests for assistance by monitoring all radio traffic, Responsible for answering multiple telephone lines in response to routine and emergency inquiries and dispatches appropriate personnel in regards to those inquiries; Maintains appropriate logs of daily radio communications received from shift personnel and requests received via telephone; tabulates data from logs to produce required activity reports.
• Provides general information and assistance to patients, visitors and employees, including safety related escorts as requested, to various campus locations.
• Collaborates with various department personnel and external agencies to gather and exchange information; promote departmental services provided to the campus.

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Tools

Radio dispatch systems

Surveillance equipment

Job description

CHI St. Vincent in Arkansas is seeking a Security Officer to maintain safety by patrolling assigned areas, deterring and investigating incidents, and coordinating with dispatch for response.

You will monitor electronic surveillance and hospital emergency systems, dispatch appropriate personnel, and protect patients and staff. Ideal candidates demonstrate vigilance, strong observational skills, proficiency with surveillance and dispatch systems, and a commitment to a secure hospital environment