SECURITY GUARD - FLEX/PRN

Hartgrove Hospital; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to ensure a safe environment within a hospital setting. This role involves monitoring premises, responding to alarms, and writing reports on daily activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a minimum of one year of security experience, preferably in a psychiatric or acute care hospital. Join a team committed to service excellence and contribute to the safety of staff and visitors in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in security; psychiatric or acute care hospital experience a plus.
• PERC card preferred, CPI a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assures safe and secure environment by monitoring premises and responding to alarms.
• Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, ensuring security protocols are followed.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Some College or Higher Education

Job description

Responsibilities

OB SUMMARY:

• Assures safe and secure environment.
• Guards, patrols, or monitors premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
• Patrols premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Answers alarms and investigates disturbances.
• Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Calls police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Circulates among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using force when necessary.
• Operates detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.

Performs duties while maintaining good service excellence and service recovery skills at all times.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Education: High School Diploma. Some College or Higher Education preferred.

Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in security; psychiatric or acute care hospital experience a plus.

Licensure/Certification: PERC card preferred, CPI a plus.

Knowledge: Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to interact effectively and politely with hospital staff, visitors, doctors, etc.

Supervision Received: Director of Security.

Working Conditions: Work hazards associated with potential misconduct in surrounding areas of the Hospital. Exposure to agitated employees or guests who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. General hospital environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate verbally, telephonically, and in writing. Physical agility to make Hospital perimeter rounds.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Job Classification: Non-Exempt.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

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