Security Guard, Unarmed, Full Time, Day

Logan Regional Medical Center; Buskirk Addition (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Security Guard-Unarmed to protect people and property across the hospital campus in southern West Virginia. The role targets prevention of loss, quick response to hazards, and active collaboration with the code response teams.

The position requires vigilance, clear communication, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions in English. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with de-escalation training and security

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Non-violent De-escalation & Crisis Intervention training required within facility policy timeframe.
• Prior experience in law enforcement and/or security management preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Patrols hospital buildings and grounds to prevent loss through fire, theft, vandalism and other means.
• Inspects doors, windows and locks to determine serviceability.
• Reports safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and inspections.
• Investigates incidents and writes incident reports detailing investigation steps and results.
• Prevents unauthorized vehicle access by managing fire lanes and ambulance entrances.
• Assists with visitor, patient and employee escort to and from parking areas.
• Maintains lost and found logs and notifies individuals when items are located.
• Assists in responding to emergencies and code events as part of the team.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.

Job Summary

The Security Guard-Unarmed protects life and property of persons on hospital premises by patrolling hospital building(s) and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and other types of losses.

Essential Functions

• Patrols buildings and grounds of hospital to prevent loss through fire, theft, vandalism and other means.
• Patrols buildings and grounds, inspects doors, windows and locks to determine serviceability.
• Reports all safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and inspections.
• Investigates incidents of unusual circumstances reported by hospital staff, visitors, physicians, or patients. Writes incident reports and documents investigation steps and results.
• Assist with traffic control by keeping fire lanes, fire hydrants, and ambulance entrances free of unauthorized vehicles.
• Issues parking tickets to vehicle operators who have violated parking regulations.
• Ensure that only authorized personnel are admitted to the hospital premises.
• Escorts visitors, patients and employees to and from parking areas as requested.
• Assists patients and visitors entering or leaving the hospital.
• Maintains lost and found logs.
• Notifies individuals when items reported as missing are located.
• Issues hospital keys to authorized hospital personnel as needed.
• Serves as a member of the code response team(s).
• Inspects and maintains security equipment. Promptly reports any malfunctions.
• Maintains accurate log of all activity on tour of duty.
• Assists motorists who become stranded on hospital property.
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly or combative patients.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to speak, read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Non-violent De-escalation & Crisis Intervention training required within timeframe specified in facility policy.

Experience

• Prior experience in law enforcement and/or security management preferred but not required.