Security Officer

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with market analysis

Bonus eligibility

Retirement plan contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition and certification assistance

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer to protect hospital property and ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff. You will patrol grounds on foot and by vehicle, respond to alarms and incidents, and perform safety checks under the supervision of the Security Manager.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma, basic security training, and relevant certifications (BMVL, TASER, BLS).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Police or Private Security training preferred.
• BMVL license required (must maintain driving eligibility).
• Taser certification within 180 days of employment.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital property and facilities on foot and by vehicle to detect unsafe conditions and policy violations.
• Respond to alarms, emergency calls, and requests for assistance; assist as needed.
• Lock/unlock doors, secure valuables, provide money and safety escorts for staff and visitors.
• Investigate criminal offenses on hospital property and file reports accordingly.
• Physically restrain patients when medically supervised or when necessary for safety.
• Perform routine safety checks and document findings; write required reports.

Skills

Patrol

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Police/Private Security Training

Tools

BMVL

Taser certification

BLS certification

Job description

Current Employees:If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process.

Department: Security
Shift/schedule: Contingent (Works as needed)

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Security Officer works under the supervision of the Security Manager, and such other supervisors as designated by the Security Manager, to protect Medical Center property and ensure the safety of patients, visitors and employees by patrolling the buildings and grounds to prevent losses due to accidents and incidents and performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Basic Police training or Private Security Officer training from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council or an equivalent program of specialized training preferred

Licensure:

• BMVL required (Must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC's insurance carriers)
• Must be certified in Taser within 180 days of employment. Taser certification requires training in Self-Defense, Crisis Intervention, and De-Escalation techniques.
• BLS within 90 days of hire required

Experience:

• One year of security, law-enforcement, or corrections experience preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Patrol of all hospital property and facilities on foot and in a vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, criminal activity and violations of hospital policies and procedures.
2. Respond to alarm activations, emergency call box activations, radio dispatched calls, and personal and telephone requests for assistance and observed incidents.
3. Perform other security related duties and assignments, such as: locking/unlocking doors; accepting, storing and returning patient valuables; providing money escorts, and safety escorts for employees, visitors and patients, and other duties related to the security mission as assigned.
4. Respond to and investigate criminal offenses and incidents that occur on hospital property that involve hospital staff, visitors, patients and property and prepare and file the appropriate documentation.
5. Physically restrain patients under medical and/or clinical supervision; restrain non-patients whose behavior threatens themselves or others.
6. Perform safety checks. Perform routine checks of fire extinguishers, alarm functioning and parking violations. Write parking citations, work orders and reports as required.
7. Write required reports relating to activities performed in the course of duties.
8. Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature and by attending security related seminars, conferences and in-services.
9. Perform motorist assists to SOMC employees, customers, and visitors, such as "jump-starting" vehicles, unlocking vehicles, inflating tires, and giving street directions.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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