Security Guard-PRN-Evening

Kindred Healthcare; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff at a hospital facility. This role involves patrolling various areas, enforcing regulations, and responding to emergencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security, excellent observational skills, and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism. Join a team committed to providing a secure environment while making a positive impact in the community. If you have a passion for safety and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of full-time experience, with 1 year of security experience preferred.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Patrols hospital areas, checking locked doors and documenting any issues.
• Responds to maintenance requests and assists unruly individuals.
• Conducts safety drills and maintains a secure environment.

Skills

Patrolling

Incident Reporting

Emergency Response

Visitor Control

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

FM Works

Job description

SUMMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for patrolling various areas of the hospital’s buildings and grounds
• Protects Clinton Memorial Hospital property from theft or vandalism
• Assists in the control of visitors and patients as requested

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee

• Patrols all areas inside and outside the Hospital, checking locked doors and secured spaces
• Records any unlockeddoors and notifies appropriate personnel when necessary
• Completes evening lockdown and morning unlock of designated doors
• Patrols parking lots and enforces Hospital parking regulations
• Maintains a written log of all action taken on shift
• Investigates and documents any suspicious activity
• Performs monthly fire drills, panic alarm tests and inspections, fire extinguisher inspections, and fireman’s recall of elevators as scheduled
• Responds to requests for maintenance
• Completes these tasks or calls on-call facility staff
• Performs routine maintenance as assigned
• Completes documentation of work orders assigned through computerized work order system called FM Works
• Sets up equipment for Helicopter landing zone and maintains a secure area while helicopter is arriving, sitting on ground, and taking off with patients being flown in/out
• Assists with wayfinding and controlling of patients, guests, and visitors
• Observes and questions unauthorized personnel on Hospital property
• Upon request, escorts and grants access to appropriate personnel to restricted areas of the hospital
• Collects, documents, and secures all identified patient valuables
• Patrols walking and foot paths to ensure walkways are free and clear of any potential fall hazards, snow, and/or ice
• If snow and ice are found on walkways proper ice melting product will be applied by security officers
• Contacts Facility on-call person during snow events
• Attends and participates in meetings, in-services, and virtual/in-person training to keep current with trends in the security field
• Provides a safe and secure environment for hospital patients, visitors, and employees
• Responds to and assists with unruly, violent, intoxicated, mentally ill patients, guest or visitors
• Observes and reports safety/security issues and contacts local law enforcement personnel when circumstances warrant their presence.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Licenses/Certification

• Valid Ohio Driver’s License

Experience

• 2 years of full-time experience
• 1 year of security experience preferred