Protection Officer

Riverside Health; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Hampton, VA seeks a Protection Officer I RMHRC to protect facilities and personnel from loss and crime. You will monitor alarm systems, assist with safety, and maintain communications as part of a dedicated team.

The role requires flexibility, teamwork and reliable reporting, with mandatory certifications to be completed within specified timelines. Part-time opportunities and strengths in patient safety are highlighted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• 1 year of prior security experience in healthcare or similar setting (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Respond with flexibility to changes and adapt to varying work assignments.
• Monitor fire, intrusion, duress, and security alarm systems and respond as appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of Genetec access and video systems and Worxhub function in emergencies.
• Operate communications equipment and maintain positive public relations with the community.
• Escort employees, visitors, and patients as requested.
• Assist with transportation and lifting of patients as needed.
• Prepare and write incident reports and traffic warnings.
• Ensure safety equipment is functional and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Maintain logs and pass downs; keep SOPs current.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hampton, Virginia Hiring Range $17.50 - $22.75/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The Protection Officer I RMHRC works under the supervision of the RMHRC Supervisor. The officer performs functions to protect facility and personnel from property loss and criminal activity. Provides services and assistance, as outlined by policies and procedures and directed by Management, to make the facility safe for employees, patients and visitors and to meet the expectations of Riverside Health.

What you will do

• Respond with flexibility to changes and adapt to varying work assignments.
• Monitor fire, intrusion, duress, and security alarm systems and responds as appropriate.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Genetec access and video systems, to include Worxhub Function in emergency circumstances as directed.
• Operates communications equipment in keeping with assigned duties.
• Maintain positive public relations with the community.
• Escort employees, visitors, and patients as requested.
• Assist with transportation and lifting of patients as requested.
• Assist with providing contraband searching/wanding.
• Direct and assist patients, visitors, employees, contractors, and other members of the public to the appropriate parking areas.
• Direct persons to the appropriate entrance of the facility.
• Assist with employee, contractors, and visitor badging, ensure all persons are in compliance with established policies.
• Makes rounds on interior and exterior of the campus to prevent and detect criminal activity.
• Write traffic warnings and incident reports.
• Ensure radio equipment, Vocera and PPE is in verification of working order and report deficiencies to Supervisor.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with new employee/co-workers to enhance retention and help reduce turnover of staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate reliably and accurately with all members of the team.
• Demonstrate teamwork and the ability to work effectively to maintain an environment of excellence.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects values consistent with the Riverside Care Difference.
• Keep files and SOPs current.
• Make written reports of incidents or unusual circumstances with which confronted with while on duty, including safety and fire hazards.
• Provide appropriate and detailed information in reports about incidents or concerns for quality monitoring thru rCare and pass downs.

Safety Practices

• Bring to the attention of the RMHRC Supervisor, any accidents, injuries, safety matters, or protection problems.
• Complete computer based training and other employee training modules necessary for position to remain up to date on safety issues, procedures and processes.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement and participates in process improvement and departmental in-services.
• Responsible for ensuring safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals and in accordance with RHS policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to keep work area neat, clean and in compliance with RHS, NFPA, ISO, DNV and State safety standards.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize and accomplish assignments with accuracy and timeliness ( work assignments completed by deadlines, received minimal customer complaints).
• Adheres to policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain logs, input work orders into Worxhub, SOPs, complete training modules, fire extinguishers, radios, Genetec, Worxhub and equipment.
• Initiate performance improvement efforts and monitoring, review goals, accomplishments, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)
• Experience: 1 year Prior experience with security in a health care or other setting (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and accomplish assignments with accuracy and timeliness (work assignments completed by deadlines, receive minimal customer complaints)
• Ability to respond with flexibility to changes and adapt to varying work assignments
• Ability to communicate reliably and accurately with all members of the team

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 90 Days(Required)
• Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) If CPR is not BLS certification, AED is also required within 90 Days(Required)
• Certified Crisis Prevention (CPI) - The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Required within 15 days of hire (Required)

Part Time and Labor Pool available

By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.