Security Officer

CommonSpirit Health; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Security Officer to uphold safety by patrolling, deter/detect crime, and manage dispatch for emergencies.

You will monitor surveillance, respond to incidents, and assist patients and staff with safety needs while reflecting our core values. This role requires minimal six months hospital security experience, AR driver’s license, and CPR within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months of security experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Driver's license valid in AR, required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas on foot or by vehicle, providing service and protection.
• Investigate suspicious activity and respond to crimes, disturbances, and emergencies.
• Prepare detailed written incident reports.
• Monitor surveillance and dispatch systems; coordinate with personnel via radio.
• Assist patients, visitors and staff with safety-related escorts.
• Collaborate with departments and external agencies to exchange information.

Skills

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Security experience (hospital)

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

• Responsible for patrolling assigned areas, on foot or by vehicle, Provides service and protection.
• Investigates suspicious person(s) or activity, responds to crimes in progress, crimes that have occurred, disturbances, accidents, various public service calls, and other miscellaneous incidents.
• Investigates complaints, criminal incidents, suspicious activity and accidents. Prepares detailed written incident reports.
• When assigned to dispatch, effectively monitors electronic surveillance equipment to identify any suspicious person(s) or activity and dispatches appropriate personnel to investigate; Operates base radio station by dispatching appropriate personnel to emergency situations and/or requests for assistance by monitoring all radio traffic, Responsible for answering multiple telephone lines in response to routine and emergency inquires and dispatches appropriate personnel in regards to those inquires; Maintains appropriate logs of daily radio communications received from shift personnel and requests received via telephone; tabulates data from logs to produce required activity reports.
• Provides general information and assistance to patients, visitors and employees, including safety related escorts as requested, to various campus locations.
• Collaborates with various department personnel and external agencies to gather and exchange information; promote departmental services provided to the campus.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies or High School GED General Studies and
• Six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, upon hire or prior law enforcement or military experience and
• Driver's License: AR, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Preferred

• One year experience as a security officer

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. With more than 280 licensed beds, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs, Ark., and surrounding communities. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas. As a Magnet institution, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14, 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority. Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance