Security Officer

Phoebe Putney Health System; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a security officer to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors at our Americus campus. The role involves patrolling buildings and grounds, regulating access, and maintaining a safe environment in alignment with hospital policies.

Submit experience in healthcare security or related fields; a High School Diploma or GED is required. This position emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork within the Security Department.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years healthcare security and/or Law Enforcement field with guard service or military police (Preferred)
• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security for facility.
• Patrols daily, by vehicle and on foot, all hospital buildings on campus grounds to detect, deter, or address security issues.
• Responds immediately to authorized requests for access to internal offices.
• Maintains safety and security of warehouse through door checks and random vehicle and walking patrols.
• Patrols all parking lots and assists visitors; escorts, when required, by vehicle or on foot patrol.
• Keeps all Emergency Center hallways and ambulance ramp clear.
• Inspects all access points to hospital authority building and internal offices, securing same when not occupied, following department policy and procedure.

Skills

Security experience

Law enforcement background

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Provide security for patients, employees, and visitors; protect hospital buildings, assets, and premises as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Work Experience

2 - 3 years healthcare security and/or Law Enforcement field with guard service or military police (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Not Applicable - No Certification and Licensure Requirements Required or Preferred

Essential Functions

SECURITY DUTIES:

• Provide safety and security for facility.
• Patrols daily, by vehicle and on foot, all hospital buildings on campus grounds to detect, deter, or address .
• Responds immediately to authorized requests for access to internal offices.
• Maintains safety and security of warehouse through door checks and random vehicle and walking patrols.
• Patrols all parking lots and assists visitors; escorts, when required, by vehicle or on foot patrol.
• Keeps all Emergency Center hallways and ambulance ramp clear.
• Inspects all access points to hospital authority building and internal offices, securing same when not occupied, following department policy and procedure.

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Adapts to new technology

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.