Security Officer

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a part-time Security Officer to support patient-centered care and maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include proactive patrols, responding to alarms, and enforcing hospital safety policies.

The role requires ability to communicate effectively, work in a team, and operate basic computer systems. Prior security or health-care experience is preferred, with the potential for leadership responsibilities during shifts.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Basic computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and email.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive patrol duties.
• Respond to emergency alarms and duress situations.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Follow hospital safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Team environment

Basic computer skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant experience in lieu of diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Work Shift Variable/Rotating Shifts Scheduled Weekly Hours 20

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing a safe and secure environment for our patients, visitors and staff.

Job Duties

• Performs pro-active patrol duties as required.
• Responds to all emergency alarms and duress situations.
• Works with others to maintain a safe and secure environment for all.
• Ensures all hospital security and safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Prepares accurate reports and daily log of security and safety activities.
• Monitors after hours access, including CCTV cameras.
• Reports and monitors all security and safety issues.
• Provides leadership to others as needed.
• Acts as charge person in the absence of Supervisor or Lead.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Displays friendly and professional contact with all patients, visitors and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in all situations.
• Have general security knowledge.
• Remain calm and professional during stressful situations.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills, MS Word, Excel, e-mail.
• Must follow Rules of Conduct as established by the department.
• Must meet and maintain all insurability requirements for purposes of utilizing Mercy vehicles.

Professional Experience

Security, Healthcare, Law Enforcement and or Military experience preferred.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.

Relevant experience to be considered in lieu of diploma.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must meet insurability requirements for purposes of utilizing Mercy vehicles - must be at least age 18 required.
• Must provide and maintain a good driving record, documented at hire, by a copy of a Motor Vehicle Record.
• The department requires a valid Professional or Non-Professional Weapons Carry Permit to be obtained within 90 days of employment or transfer.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.
• Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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