Security Officer

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Security Officer for the Olathe Hospital night shift (6:00pm–6:00am). The position requires patrolling, access control, incident response, and documentation with emphasis on safety and customer service.

Responsibilities include responding to alarms and codes, ensuring compliance with security policies, and supporting first responders. Requires high school diploma and at least 1 year of related security experience.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• 1 or more years of Related Experience

Responsibilities

• Conducts internal and external patrols, inspecting doors, lights, signage, maintenance issues; issue parking tickets; enforce tobacco policy.
• Control visitors access during non-visiting hours.
• Provide transport of deceased patients and assist with release of deceased patients.
• Escort and assist visitors entering the hospital.
• Respond to emergencies and security calls; assist with security codes.
• Demonstrate use of TASERs and Bodycams; ensure policy compliance.
• Respond to combative/disorderly individuals.
• Complete documentation accurately.
• Perform monthly inspections and maintain records.

Skills

Patrolling

Emergency response

Use of force policy

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

1 year related experience

Tools

Security equipment

Job description

Position Title

Security Officer

Nights - Full Time

Olathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

To demonstrate skills and competencies in performing all security functions. Have knowledge and understanding on how to operate all security equipment, computers, monitors, radios, telephones, security vehicles and access controls and video equipment. Will appropriately respond to call for assistance and investigate all incidents of unusual circumstances. Ability to apply appropriate physical intervention when combative patients or others represent risks to themselves or others. Ensure documentation is completed appropriately and accurately. Provide customer service and assistance when request. Perform routine task and appropriately respond to the facility’s emergency codes. Participate and complete training in PPE use and IAHSS and achieve a passing score. Officers will be trained and competent to carry and use TASER’s, wear Bodycams and appropriately engage in the safe control of violent persons.

We have Competitive Rates!

Shift: 6:00pm-6:00am

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Conducts internal and external patrols in a timely manner, inspecting for unlocked doors, burned out lights/signage, maintenance issues, issuing parking tickets, and enforcing the tobacco use policy.
• Control visitors access in to the facility during non-visiting hours.
• Provide transport of deceased patients and assist funeral home representatives with the release of the deceased patients as needed.
• Pro-actively assist all persons entering the hospital thru the ECC/Outpatient entrances and provide escorts as requested.
• Provide customers with assistance as requested. This may include but is not limited to items such as providing directions, vehicle jump starts, or locating lost vehicles.
• Appropriately responds to the facility’s emergency codes and calls for Security assistance.
• Officers to exercise extreme wise judgement in the potential scenarios where “Use of Force” decisions must be made quickly. Officers to demonstrate strong competencies and policy compliance in the carry and use of TASERs and Bodycams.
• Appropriately respond to assistance calls for combative/disorderly patients, visitors or employees.
• Appropriately responds to alarms at the South Park Medical Buildings # 3, Distribution Centers, and the Pavilion.
• Participate in First Responder Training.
• Investigate all incidents of unusual circumstances reported to security by Medical Center personnel, visitors, physicians or patients as requested.
• Security personnel will have knowledge and understanding of the appropriate use of all security equipment, computers, monitors, radios, pagers, telephones, and security vehicle.
• Security personnel will conduct monthly grounds inspections, monthly fire extinguisher inspections, weekly elevator checks, and complete the appropriate documentation accurately. They will also ensure that any additional required documentation is completed appropriately and accurately.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• 1 or more years of Related Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• More than 5 Years of Experience
• Military, Law Enforcement, or Armed Security Experience
• Healthcare Security Experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• International Association of Hospital Safety & Security Basic Certification obtained within 6 months
• Valid Driver’s License
• Taser Qualified (Appropriate Qualification Course Provided by the Health System Upon Hire)
• Successful Completion and Maintenance of Security Psychological Evaluation(s)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-37661

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.