Security Officer

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center; Rock Creek (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center is seeking a security associate to monitor the hospital campus and parking areas, ensuring a safe environment for all. You will provide building and grounds security and assist the nursing department as needed, including support for patients, visitors and employees.

The role may include light housekeeping and maintenance tasks as required. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, good communication skills, and the ability to follow

Qualifications

• Must possess basic reading and writing skills; high school diploma or equivalent.
• Understand safety regulations and hospital policies; on-the-job training provided.
• Good interpersonal communication and ability to resolve hostile situations.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all areas of facility and parking to ensure safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Provide building and grounds security and assist the nursing department as needed.
• Support patients, visitors and employees; assist with light housekeeping and maintenance duties.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Emergency response

Safety awareness

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Two-way radio

Driver's license

Job description

General Summary
Responsible for monitoring all areas of facility and parking areas in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. To provide building and grounds security. To assist the nursing department as needed, provide support and security to our patients, visitors, and employees, and assist with light housekeeping and maintenance duties.

General Summary
Responsible for monitoring all areas of facility and parking areas in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. To provide building and grounds security. To assist the nursing department as needed, provide support and security to our patients, visitors, and employees, and assist with light housekeeping and maintenance duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must possess basic reading and writing skills. Ability to understand written instructions, receive and transmit information normally acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or equivalent. (GED)
• Ability to comprehend and fulfill requirements related to safety regulations, security procedures, and hospital policies and procedures acquired through on-the-job training.
• Must possess good interpersonal communication skills and effectively resolve hostile situations.
• Must meet requirements of pre-employment drug test
  

Required Length And Type Of Experience

• Previous experience in security and/or safety is preferred.

Required Licensure Or Certification

• Dependent on operational needs, a 3rd Class Stationary Engineer's License may be required.
• Current Valid State Driver's License (VDL)
• Minimum of two years of driving experience; minimum of five years of driving experience if transporting patients and/or visitors.
• Zero points preferred on driver’s license and cannot exceed six points total allowable.
• Maintain evidence of personal auto insurance.
• Assume responsibility to pay fees associated with traffic violations.
• Must maintain eligibility of insurability as determined by ARMC's insurance carrier's requirement to operate organization’s vehicles.
  

Required Physical And Environmental Demands

• Physical: Prolonged walking and standing in order to patrol hospital area. Manual dexterity is necessary in order to document incidents and check locked doors. A potential for reaching and grasping may be necessary to escort uncooperative individuals off hospital grounds. Moderate lifting. (50#) May occasionally push video equipment to training location.
• Mental/Visual: Incumbent must make quick decisions and apply safety/security knowledge in emergency situations. Ability to confront hostile situations and resolve tactfully and calmly. Ability to recognize and later describe persons or vehicles that may be involved in problems associated with hospital safety and/or security. Corrected vision if needed.
• Environment: Normal office environment while documenting incidents and completing required paperwork. Exposure to outside weather conditions in order to monitor parking lot and perform security checks on building. Potential exposure to chemicals, fire, and smoke when responding to emergency calls.
• Equipment: Daily use of two-way radios, beeper, and telephone. Use of training materials such as VCR and television. Fire extinguisher equipment as needed.