Security Officer

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Security Officer for night shifts at Olathe Hospital. You will patrol, monitor security equipment, control access, respond to emergencies, and assist with incident documentation. Training includes PPE, IAHSS, and TASER use.

Strong customer service and vigilance are essential to maintain a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma and 1+ year related experience, with preferred healthcare security background.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of related security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external patrols, inspect doors and lighting, address maintenance issues, issue parking tickets and enforce tobacco policy.
• Control visitor access during non-visiting hours.
• Transport deceased patients and assist with releases as needed.
• Provide escorts and assistance to patients, staff and visitors.
• Respond to facility emergency codes and summon security assistance as required.
• Operate and apply TASERs and Bodycams per policy; maintain equipment.
• Respond promptly to alarms at all building locations and coordinate with initiating staff.
• Document incidents accurately and complete required reports and logs.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Customer service

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Taser

Bodycams

Video surveillance systems

Access control systems

Job description

Position Title

Security Officer Nights - Full Time Olathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

To demonstrate skills and competencies in performing all security functions. Have knowledge and understanding on how to operate all security equipment, computers, monitors, radios, telephones, security vehicles and access controls and video equipment. Will appropriately respond to call for assistance and investigate all incidents of unusual circumstances. Ability to apply appropriate physical intervention when combative patients or others represent risks to themselves or others. Ensure documentation is completed appropriately and accurately. Provide customer service and assistance when request. Perform routine task and appropriately respond to the facility's emergency codes. Participate and complete training in PPE use and IAHSS and achieve a passing score. Officers will be trained and competent to carry and use TASER's, wear Bodycams and appropriately engage in the safe control of violent persons.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Conducts internal and external patrols in a timely manner, inspecting for unlocked doors, burned out lights/signage, maintenance issues, issuing parking tickets, and enforcing the tobacco use policy.
• Control visitors access in to the facility during non-visiting hours.
• Provide transport of deceased patients and assist funeral home representatives with the release of the deceased patients as needed.
• Pro-actively assist all persons entering the hospital thru the ECC/Outpatient entrances and provide escorts as requested.
• Provide customers with assistance as requested. This may include but is not limited to items such as providing directions, vehicle jump starts, or locating lost vehicles.
• Appropriately responds to the facility's emergency codes and calls for Security assistance.
• Officers to exercise extreme wise judgement in the potential scenarios where "Use of Force" decisions must be made quickly.
• Officers to demonstrate strong competencies and policy compliance in the carry and use of TASERs and Bodycams.
• Appropriately respond to assistance calls for combative/disorderly patients, visitors or employees.
• Appropriately responds to alarms at the South Park Medical Buildings # 3, Distribution Centers, and the Pavilion.
• Participate in First Responder Training.
• Investigate all incidents of unusual circumstances reported to security by Medical Center personnel, visitors, physicians or patients as requested.
• Security personnel will have knowledge and understanding of the appropriate use of all security equipment, computers, monitors, radios, pagers, telephones, and security vehicle.
• Security personnel will conduct monthly grounds inspections, monthly fire extinguisher inspections, weekly elevator checks, and complete the appropriate documentation accurately.
• They will also ensure that any additional required documentation is completed appropriately and accurately.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• 1 or more years of Related Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• More than 5 Years of Experience
• Military, Law Enforcement, or Armed Security Experience
• Healthcare Security Experience

Licensure and Certification

• International Association of Hospital Safety & Security Basic Certification obtained within 6 months
• Valid Driver's License
• Taser Qualified (Appropriate Qualification Course Provided by the Health System Upon Hire)
• Successful Completion and Maintenance of Security Psychological Evaluation(s) CPI – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Advanced within 90 Days
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license, Kansas Class C or equivalent. MVR results must be in compliance with Health System Safe Driving Program Policy.

Time Type

Full time

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.