Security Officer

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy seeks a Security Officer to safeguard staff, patients and visitors by patrolling, responding to calls, and deterring crime. You will monitor surveillance, coordinate with responders, and uphold HIPAA and hospital codes.

The role emphasizes vigilance, incident reporting, use of radios and emergency procedures, and a commitment to our mission and values while delivering dependable security services on a busy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year of security officer experience in a healthcare setting.
• Driver's license valid for Nebraska at hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance promptly and prudently.
• Patrol the facility and grounds, monitor alarms, and dispatch officers to needs.
• Know emergency procedures, equipment and hospital codes; report HIPAA breaches and investigate.
• Ensure all activities and incident reports are logged clearly and timely.
• Use proper emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers to locations.
• Uphold the organization’s mission, values and professional conduct while on duty.

Skills

Surveillance

Patrol

Emergency response

Dispatch communications

Incident reporting

Education

High School Graduate

High School 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.

• 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.
• Keeping the organization’s mission, vision and values at the forefront of all decision making and action. Demonstrates breadth and/or depth of professional/technical skills and capabilities required for position. Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in. one’s intentions and those of the organization. Adheres to uniform dress code requirements and employee ID badge is visible at all times. while on duty.
• Job Requirements*Required
• High School Graduate General Studies and less than 1 year Six (6) monthsexperience assecurity officerin a healthcaresetting, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and less than 1 year Six (6) monthsexperience assecurity officerin a healthcaresetting, upon hire
• Driver's License: NE, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

*Pay Range*

$18.06 - $25.51 /hour