Security Department - Security Officer

Wayne HealthCare; Greenville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Wayne HealthCare in Greenville, OH is seeking a Casual/PRN Security Officer to monitor hospital areas and maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Shifts vary based on department needs, and officers serve as visible deterrents while responding to incidents according to policy.

The role requires strong communication, crisis handling, and the ability to work calmly under pressure, including interaction with psychiatric/violent patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong written and verbal communication with the public and staff.
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local laws and may be required prior to employment.
• Up to 5 years of verifiable experience, including 3 years in security, law enforcement, customer service or related field.
• Intermediate computer skills and ability to write reports and log events.
• Ability to calmly handle crisis situations.
• Assist in lifting patients as needed to support nursing staff or transport expired patients.
• Restrain violent/combative patients to prevent injuries.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all areas of the hospital to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Act as a visible deterrent to crime and policy infractions and report suspicious or unsafe activities.
• Interact with psychiatric/violent patients as required.
• Work on campus 24/7 and report to the Supervisor of Security Services.

Skills

Effective communication

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

This is a Casual/ PRN security officer position. Hours will vary based on the needs of the department. Under general direction, Security Officers are responsible for monitoring all areas of the hospital in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Security Officers are on campus 24/7 and act as a visible deterrent to crime and policy infractions, as well as detect and report suspicious, unsafe or criminal acts at or near their assigned posts, which may be a threat to the property, staff, visitors or patients. Occasionally interacts with psychiatric/violent patients. The position reports to the Supervisor of Security Services.

Qualifications:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Up to 5 Years of verifiable experience, with 3 years in law enforcement, security, customer service or related field.
• Have intermediate computer skills, report writing and event logging using software (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to handle crisis situations calmly and efficiently
• Assist in lifting patients as needed to either assist nursing staff or help transport expired patients
• Restrain violent/combative patients to prevent injuries to themselves, others and yourself.

• Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety within one year.

Skill and Ability:

• Should obtain minimal level of proficiency of tasks through experience by the end of three months.
• Knowledge of principles of direct patient care, certain treatments, basic observations and essential points of care about emergency patients.
• Requires high level of mental alertness to avoid error and negative consequences to patients.
• Spends majority of time dealing with patients of whom some may create stress, frustration, or high level of concern.
• Physical abilities must allow for frequent working, stooping, bending, and frequent lifting and moving of patients.

• All other duties as assigned