Security Officer

ARMC Healthcare System; Ohio; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospital security officer is needed to patrol the facility and parking areas, maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff, and providing security to buildings and grounds.

You will assist the nursing department as required, support with light housekeeping and maintenance duties, and follow safety regulations. The role requires basic reading/writing, good communication, and the ability to handle hostile situations; a pre-employment drug test is required.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing skills required.
• Ability to understand written instructions and follow safety rules.
• Must understand safety regulations and hospital policies.
• Strong interpersonal communication to resolve hostile situations.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all areas of facility and parking to ensure safety.
• Provide building and grounds security for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assist nursing department and provide security support as needed.
• Assist with light housekeeping and maintenance duties.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety procedures

Emergency response

Asset protection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for monitoring all areas of facility and parking areas in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. To provide building and grounds security. To assist the nursing department as needed, provide support and security to our patients, visitors, and employees, and assist with light housekeeping and maintenance duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess basic reading and writing skills. Ability to understand written instructions, receive and transmit information normally acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or equivalent. (GED)

Ability to comprehend and fulfill requirements related to safety regulations, security procedures, and hospital policies and procedures acquired through on-the-job training.

Must possess good interpersonal communication skills and effectively resolve hostile situations.

Must meet requirements of pre-employment drug test

Required Length and Type of Experience

Previous experience in security and/or safety is preferred.

Required Licensure or Certification

None Specified

Required Physical and Environmental Demands

Physical: Prolonged walking and standing in order to patrol hospital area. Manual dexterity is necessary in order to document incidents and check locked doors. A potential for reaching and grasping may be necessary to escort uncooperative individuals off hospital grounds. Moderate lifting. (50#) May occasionally push video equipment to training location.

Mental/Visual: Incumbent must make quick decisions and apply safety/security knowledge in emergency situations. Ability to confront hostile situations and resolve tactfully and calmly. Ability to recognize and later describe persons or vehicles that may be involved in problems associated with hospital safety and/or security. Corrected vision if needed.

Environment: Normal office environment while documenting incidents and completing required paperwork. Exposure to outside weather conditions in order to monitor parking lot and perform security checks on building. Potential exposure to chemicals, fire, and smoke when responding to emergency calls.

Equipment: Daily use of two-way radios, beeper, and telephone. Use of training materials such as VCR and television. Fire extinguisher equipment as needed.