Security Officer

CHI; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift incentive

Job summary

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs is seeking a Security Officer to maintain safety by patrolling assigned areas, monitoring surveillance, and dispatching personnel. You will deter and investigate suspicious activity while upholding hospital codes and HIPAA requirements.

The role requires vigilance, strong observation, and experience in healthcare security, plus CPR certification within 90 days. A valid IA driver’s license is required at hire, with opportunities for a sign-on bonus and shift

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required upon hire.
• Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting or law enforcement/military service or one (1) year experience as a security officer.
• Driver's License: IA, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor security alarms and dispatch officers.
• Protect staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely manner.
• Report HIPAA breaches; investigate security breaches and write incident reports.
• Log all activities and ensure incident reports are clear and timely written.
• Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers.

Skills

Healthcare security experience

CPR certified

Driver's license IA

High school graduate

One year security officer experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Security Officer, you will maintain the highest level of safety and security by patrolling assigned areas, diligently deterring, detecting, and investigating suspicious activity or crime.

Every day you will effectively monitor electronic surveillance equipment and hospital emergency systems, dispatch appropriate personnel via radio, and actively patrol to protect individuals and property, all while embodying our core values and supporting strategic quality improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional vigilance, strong observational skills, proficiency in electronic surveillance and dispatch systems, and a commitment to protecting our community while upholding our organizational values and contributing to a secure environment.

• Protecting staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner. Calls may include incidents such as violent or unruly patients, visitors, crimes committed or in progress, or to emergency codes, and requests for opening doors.
• Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed; and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, and supplies, including of radios and hospital codes
• Reports HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches, conducts investigations, and writes incident reports.
• Ensures that l all activities are logged. That incident reports are accurately completed that they are clear, concise, legible, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing hospital campus to ensure that dispatches are to write location.

We are offering a $1,500 Sign on Bonus and Shift Incentive to new hires that meet eligibility requirements

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent, upon hire and
• Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting or
• Law enforcement or military service or
• One (1) year experience as a security officer
• Driver's License: IA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range

$18.06 - $25.51 /hour