Security Officer

Care New England Health System; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System in Warwick, RI is seeking a Security Officer to protect staff, patients and visitors and safeguard hospital property. The role emphasizes professional interaction, policy enforcement and safety awareness.

You will monitor cameras and alarms, respond to incidents, assist with codes and bomb-threat procedures, and coordinate transportation as needed. A valid driver’s license and a willingness to handle varied shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED preferred.
• Minimum 6 Months to 1 Year of job-related experience, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with visitors, patients and staff in a professional, courteous manner.
• Observes visitors and patients. Manages any unusual circumstances or difficulties.
• Maintains visitor control inside and outside of the hospital.
• Assists with Codes and Stats. Restraints patients when needed and monitors for future disturbances.
• Maintains logs and reports.
• Monitors cameras and alarms as needed. Follows emergency procedures for bomb threats, code 99 or helicopter pad landings.
• M akes emergency deliveries or pick-up of medication, organs and blood.
• Provides vehicle transportation for patients, visitors and employees as required.
• Uses proper judgment and knowledge of established practices and procedures when addressing problems or issues.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Professionalism

Observation

Emergency procedures

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Hospital staff, patients and visitors as well as ensuring the physical security of all Hospital buildings and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with visitors, patients and staff in a professional courteous manner. Observes and enforces all hospital policies, rules and regulations.
• Observes visitors and patients. Manages any unusual circumstances or difficulties. Maintains visitor control inside and outside of the hospital.
• Assists with Codes and Stats. Restrains patients when needed and monitors for future disturbances.
• Maintains logs and reports.
• Monitors cameras and alarms as needed. Follows emergency procedures for bomb threats, code 99 or helicopter pad landings.
• Makes emergency deliveries or pick-up of medication, organs and blood.
• Provides vehicle transportation for patients, visitors and employees as required.
• Uses proper judgment and knowledge of established practices and procedures when addressing problems or issues.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

• High School or GED Preferred
• Minimum 6 Months to 1 Year of job-related experience, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required

Care New England Health System (CNE)

and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.