Security Officer

ARMC Healthcare System; Rock Creek (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMC Healthcare System in Rock Creek, Ohio, seeks a security officer to monitor all areas of the facility and parking areas, ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff. You will assist the nursing department as needed, provide security to patients and visitors, and help with light housekeeping and maintenance tasks while maintaining calm, professional response in emergencies.

Ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal skills, a HS diploma or GED, and a valid

Qualifications

• Must possess basic reading and writing skills (high school diploma or equivalent).
• Ability to comprehend and follow safety regulations, security procedures, and hospital policies learned on the job.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to resolve hostile situations.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all areas of the facility and parking areas to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Provide building and grounds security.
• Assist nursing department as needed and support patients, visitors and employees; assist with light housekeeping and maintenance duties.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Reading and writing

Understanding written instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current State Driver's License (VDL)

Two years driving experience (five if transporting)

3rd Class Stationary Engineer's License (may be required)

Job description

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.