Security Officer

Catholic Health Initiatives; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift incentive

Job summary

CHI Health Lasting Hope Recovery Center in Omaha, NE is seeking a Security Officer to patrol, deter and investigate security incidents, protecting staff, patients and visitors. You will monitor surveillance, coordinate with responders, and uphold hospital codes while embodying core values.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, six months of healthcare security experience (or one year total), a NE driver’s license, and CPR within 90 days of hire. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent and six months of healthcare security experience or one year of security officer experience.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Driver's license (state NE) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients and visitors by responding to calls for assistance promptly and prudently.
• Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle and dispatch officers as needed.
• Monitor security alarms, emergency systems, and hospital codes; report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Report HIPAA breaches, conduct investigations, and write incident reports.
• Ensure incident reports are complete, clear, and submitted timely.
• Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers.

Skills

Security officer experience

Healthcare setting experience

Attention to detail

Education

High School Graduate 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

Required

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

Where You'll Work

A 64-bed adult psychiatric facility, Lasting Hope Recovery Center is a place of healing. All of the rooms are private. At Lasting Hope Recovery Center, patients find comfort and a team of caring professionals working for them. Often, mental illness and substance abuse occur at the same time. CHI Health Lasting Hope Recovery Center offers an entire range of treatment and prevention services to meet the needs of patients experiencing both challenges. Treatment is built on personal strengths and support systems that treat individuals experiencing these illnesses.

Pay Range

$18.06 - $25.51 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.