Public Safety Officer

100 LCMC Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is seeking a dedicated Security Officer in Ardmore, North Carolina. Responsibilities include conducting routine patrols, maintaining crowd control, and assisting patients and visitors as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and offers variable hours.

Key qualifications include communication skills, knowledge of security equipment, and the ability to handle emergency situations. Join a workplace committed to equal opportunity and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of appropriate work experience.
• Relevant prior experience is not required.
• Proficient in English with communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine security patrols around campus.
• Maintain crowd control and order during patrols.
• Document details on incident reports when necessary.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of security equipment

Ability to deescalate situations

Transporting patients

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Radios

Alarm systems

CCTV systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides routine security patrols of campus, both internal and external.
• Patrols assigned area on a constant basis to maintain crowd control and order.
• Performs safety and equipment inspections.
• Provides information and assistance to patients, visitors, staff and the general public.
• Responds to all calls for assistance immediately unless involved in or responding to an emergency situation.
• Documents details on incident reports as needed.
• Operates security screening equipment, access control systems, video security and intrusion detection systems.
• Reports and controls unauthorized or suspicious persons, unsafe conditions or other irregularities.
• Completes the required paperwork to account for all security-related actions.
• Follows the Hospital's Public Safety Department Firearms policy and the Use of Force policy.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of appropriate work experience. Relevant prior experience is not required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Certificate (CPI, NCI-CPI) – Crisis Prevention Institute.
• Defensive Driving Certification – Issuer: Defensive Driving Certification.
• Annual Baton Training – LCMC Health.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in English with verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge and use of security equipment including radios, alarm systems, CCTV systems, etc.
• Proficient in the use of CPI and able to deescalate situations involving aggressive or combative behavior, including health issues pertaining to patients.
• Ability to transport patients as required.
• Willing to be trained, skilled, and proficient with handcuffs, baton, OC spray, and restraints.
• Ability to pass the LCMC Active Shooter Course (practical) annually.
• Trains with PR-24 baton and OC spray.

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employment

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.