Per Diem Security Guard

Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group, Inc.; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Health is seeking a Per Diem Security Guard to ensure the safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors. The role involves monitoring security systems, responding to emergencies, and documenting incidents. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and relevant experience in security or law enforcement. Join a dedicated team committed to compassionate care and community service.

Qualifications

• One year experience in security or law enforcement required.
• Must have valid Driver's License and Connecticut Security Officer certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Document safety and security events in Incident Reporting System.
• Monitor campus security cameras and conduct building tours.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

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At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents, and families. We are committed to providing compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet recognized and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.

Job Summary

Bristol Health is looking for Security Officers to join our Security team! The Security Officer will take a proactive role in addressing situations related to the safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors while making appropriate notifications to Security Leadership, Nursing Supervisor, and when appropriate, local law enforcement and Bristol Health Executive Leadership. Adheres to all policies and procedures and ensures safety controls are administered in a calm and professional manner.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Evaluate and assess potential threats; emergency and event response, including assistance with de-escalation and administering safety protocols in accordance with policy.
• Document safety and security events in Bristol Health's Incident Reporting System.
• Monitor campus security cameras, periodically tour buildings, grounds, parking lots, examining doors and other hardware to determine if they are secure or tampered with; report issues of vehicle tampering, safety concerns, or malfunctions to the correct personnel or law enforcement.
• Monitor employee compliance with Bristol Health parking policies and conduct procedures associated with non-compliance.
• Assist with communications and dispatching.
• Evaluate and determine visitor access and location, and process visitor badges.
• Traffic control on grounds.
• Security vehicle inspection.
• Raising and lowering flags.
• Lost and found property processing.
• Locking & unlocking doors.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One (1) year experience in security or law enforcement (Healthcare experience preferred).

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License.
• Current State of Connecticut Certification as a Licensed Security Officer or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of First Aid, CPR-AED, and CPI certifications required as a condition of employment.

Cognitive Requirements:

• Mental flexibility, good communication skills (written and oral), ability to follow instructions, remain calm, and make appropriate decisions in emergencies. Good organizational skills and basic computer skills.

Bristol Health Mandated Educational Requirements:

• General orientation at hire, annual Fire/Safety/Infection Control training, and other relevant programs.

Physical Requirements:

• Significant walking, manual dexterity, full range of body movements, vision corrected to CT driver standards, hearing, and verbal communication. Ability to complete a WorkFit Evaluation.

Work Environment:

• Normal patient care environment, outdoor elements, occasional patient interaction, stress related to confrontational situations.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other, Information Technology, Management
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare