Security Officer

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to safeguard patients, staff, visitors and hospital property. The role involves patrolling, responding to incidents, and ensuring a safe, orderly environment across the campus.

You will perform rounds, monitor CCTV, assist with traffic and crowd control during emergencies, and complete detailed incident reports. A High School Diploma, CPR certification, and a Tennessee driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain CPR certification during orientation period.
• Valid Tennessee State Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of security procedures, hospital layout, investigative guidelines and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the safety and security of the hospital by making rounds and patrols to keep staff, patients, visitors and property secure.
• Provides assistance to motorists and visitors and helps anyone needing aid.
• Identifies safety violations or unusual situations and reports incidents to the Shift Leader.
• Investigates unusual incidents and responds to security calls; documents rounds and checks fire extinguishers.
• Prepares legible, accurate reports of activities and investigations and improves underlying issues.
• Initiates traffic and crowd control during disasters or emergencies.
• Performs random package checks and monitors restricted access areas.
• Monitors CCTV to prevent harm or loss and supports boiler alarm monitoring if needed.

Skills

Security procedures

CCTV monitoring

Communication skills

Report writing

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CCTV system

Job description

Security Officer### Security OfficerApply: Jackson General: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-202617928Category:Support ServicesCity:JacksonState:TennesseeShift:10 - Other Shift (United States of America)**Job Description Summary:**Responsible for the safety and security of the hospital complex, its equipment, grounds, and all persons on the premises to include patients, visitors, employees, and physicians and deal with people of all ages. Ages range from infant to Geriatrics, both male and female. Under the direct supervision of the Security Coordinator, responsible for assigned shifts. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:*** Monitors the safety and security of the hospital by making rounds and patrols to ensure that staff employees, patients, visitors, buildings, and grounds are safe and secure. This includes the prevention of security, safety, fire and disaster-related incidents which may result in personal harm, property loss and liability.* Provides assistance to motorists and visitors, and being generally helpful to anyone needing assistance. Checks vehicles for proper parking procedures.* Identifies safety and security violations or unusual situations which may require officer assistance or response and reports all incidents to the Shift Leader. Investigates unusual incidents and responds to calls for security assistance. Documents rounds and fire extinguisher checks.* Prepare legible, complete and accurate reports of activities and investigations of all unusual conditions and incidents. Corrects and/or eliminates the underlying problems which either cause or allow incidents to occur.* Initiates and maintains traffic and crowd control during disasters or emergencies.* Conducts random package checks on all shifts to prevent theft of hospital property.* Checks restricted access and locked areas; opens doors for authorized personnel as needed.* Monitors CCTV System to prevent personal harm or property loss to employees, patients, physicians and visitors.* Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort to the department.* Transports hospital employees and others from parking areas to various locations on hospital property.* Conducts bank runs and money transfers as required.* Monitors boiler alarm system and notifies boiler attendant of alarms or unusual events* involving the boiler alarm system. Also works with attendant during boiler tests.* Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.**JOB** **SPECIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION:*** High School Diploma or equivalent**LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:*** Must obtain CPR certification during orientation period.* Valid Tennessee State Driver’s License.**EXPERIENCE:*** Knowledge of security procedures, hospital layout, investigative guidelines, record keeping guidelines, and job duties as normally acquired through 4-6 weeks on the job training.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:*** Skill and proficiency in communications both oral and written.* Ability to assist in the proper use of Medical Safety Devices and interact with disturbed, disoriented, disorderly, intoxicated and violent persons.Basic knowledge of CCTV system monitoring. **NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT** We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.### Join West Tennessee’s Most Trusted Health Care Team!West Tennessee Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered a position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to follow West Tennessee Healthcare’s accommodation precautions to mitigate the spread of illness.