SECURITY OFFICER

Blessing Hospital; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement + matching

Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first 年

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Health System in Quincy, IL, is seeking a Security Officer for the Emergency Department to promote a safe environment by patrolling parking lots, protecting assets, and responding to security issues.

The role requires lifting, restraining combative patients, collaborating with law enforcement, attending daily ED huddles, and aligning with the hospital's mission and core values.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Obtain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification within 30 days of hire.
• Functions quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Attend daily Emergency Department huddles (Emergency Department officers only).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe environment by patrolling parking lots and protecting assets.
• Respond to security issues and liaise with law enforcement and ED staff.
• Escort incarcerated patients and assist law enforcement to hospital areas as needed.
• Attend daily Emergency Department huddles for ED officers.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Typing and computer skills

Security knowledge

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification within 30 days

Valid driver’s license

CPR/BLS preferred

Tools

N/A

Job description

PAY RATE: $18.52- $26.86
BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
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• Retirement + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for promoting a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees by patrolling parking lots, protecting physical assets, responding to all security issues and maintaining good working relationships with local law enforcement agencies and the Emergency Department officers will need to keep an open line of communication with the Emergency Department staff. Emergency Department Security Officer(s) will serve as the law enforcement liaison. Ability to lift/move/carry objects or persons. Ability to restrain combative patients. Escort incarcerated patients and/or assist law enforcement personal to various hospital areas to maintain hospital policy. Security Officer(s) specified to Emergency Department only will be required to attend daily Emergency Department huddles.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Process (PIP) at Blessing Hospital.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience:

REQUIRED:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Obtain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification within 30 days of hire
• Functions quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Attend daily Emergency Department huddles (Emergency Department officers only)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in order to work well as a team and independently

PREFERRED:

• Typing and computer skills
• Knowledge of security functions obtained through education or work experience (i.e military, law enforcement, fire department, other Medical response positions)
• Previous crisis intervention training and experience

License/Certifications/Special Requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• CPR/BLS preferred

PAY STATUS

• Non-exempt hourly

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expresses prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.