Security Officer

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Rhode Island is seeking a dedicated Safety Officer responsible for ensuring the safety and security of staff, patients, and visitors. Key responsibilities include monitoring hospital grounds, managing unusual circumstances, and conducting emergency deliveries. A high school diploma and at least six months of relevant experience are preferred, along with a valid driver’s license. Candidates must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of hospital staff, patients, and visitors.
• Interact professionally with patients and staff.
• Manage unusual circumstances and maintain visitor control.
• Monitor cameras and alarms, follow emergency procedures.
• Perform emergency deliveries of medication and provide transportation.

Education

High school diploma

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

• Interact with visitors, patients and staff in a professional courteous manner. Observe and enforce all hospital policies, rules and regulations.
• Observe visitors and patients. Manage any unusual circumstances or difficulties. Maintain visitor control inside and outside of the hospital.
• Assist with Codes and Stats. Restrain patients when needed and watch for future disturbances. Conduct routine door checks. Maintain logs and reports.
• Monitor cameras and alarms as needed. Follow emergency procedures for bomb threats code 99 or helicopter pad landings.
• Make emergency deliveries or pick-up of medication, organs and blood and provide vehicle transportation for patients, visitors and employees as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

A high school diploma and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent are preferred. Valid driver’s license required.

Americans with Disabilities 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.