Hospital Security Officer Weekend Shift 60%- Downtown Campus

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus is seeking a Hospital Security Officer for the weekend shift. The role provides public safety, monitors electronic surveillance, and patrols the campus to enforce policies and protect patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, report writing, responding to calls, and coordinating with the Environment of Care committee to maintain a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in security and safety or related field.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
• Ability to obtain IAHSS basic certification within 6 months of hire and maintain it during employment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to ensure personal, building and equipment security.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for service.
• Investigate incidents and prepare clear and accurate reports.
• Provide escort services, lockouts, and jump starts as requested.
• Conduct inspections of safety equipment and security systems as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Exceptional communication

Education

Post-high school education in security and safety

IAHSS certification (within 6 months)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hospital Security Officer Weekend Shift 60%- Downtown Campus

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus department of Security is seeking a Hospital Security Officer. Safety & Security Officers provide the highest quality of public safety to protect life and property. Officers perform security services, including electronic surveillance, and patrol of the campus. Enforce policy & procedures and coordinate response to various potential problems and emergencies for patients, employees, and visitors, Work with the Environment of Care committee, help establish a safe environment of care to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to security and safety. Participates in employee awareness and education.

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa's only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.

• Conducts investigations of incidents. Prepares clear and accurate reports.

Enforces hospital regulations, guidelines and policies as needed.

Responds to routine and emergency calls for service.

Patrol areas as assigned to ensure personal, building and equipment security.

Performs inspections as assigned. These inspections may include fire extinguishers, emergency lights, exit light, sprinkler flow and tampers, conducting of fire drills and hazard surveillance.

Prepares daily reports of shift activity. Provides written communication as needed to other safety & security officers.

Provides emergency response as requested or needed. Emergency response may include disasters, fire, tornado, duress alarms, hazardous materials decontamination, infant abductions, bomb threat, non-violent crisis intervention, aggressive patients, guests, or visitors.

Provides information and assistance to patients, visitors, and employees.

Provides escort service, lockouts, jump starts as requested.

Provides traffic control and enforcement measures on all Mercy owned or operated property.

Receives property found in hospital, inventories, and properly enters into lost and found system.

Transfers deposits between the hospital and financial institutions to maintain security of funds.

Basic understanding of key management programming.

Percent of Time: 60%,

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Two years' experience in security and safety, or fire safety, or law enforcement; or

• One year of post-high school education related to security and safety and one year of experience in security and safety; or
• Two years of post-high school education related to security and safety.

2. Possession of appropriate driver's license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.

3. Ability to obtain basic certification from International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 6 months of hire and maintain certification for duration of employment

• Two years of customer service experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer software applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available!

Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.

• Classification Title: Hospital Security Officer
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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