Security Officer 7A-7P Every other weekend (2654)

Emanuel Chamber; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro, GA is seeking a Security Officer to monitor all areas of the hospital, clinics and nursing home to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. The role covers parking and traffic control and requires adherence to EMC policies.

Education required is a high school diploma or GED; prior security experience is preferred. This PRN, 7A shift includes every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Education: A high school diploma or GED.
• License: None required.
• Experience: Prior security and training experience is desired.
• Physical Demands: Must stand long periods, operate a keyboard, read position-related materials, lift 75 pounds, converse with patients and visitors, and maintain awareness of bloodborne pathogens.
• Mental Demands: Discuss policies, handle hostile situations, support patients' families during stressful times, balance compassion with security.
• This job description outlines general responsibilities and is not exhaustive.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all areas of EMC hospital, clinics and nursing home to ensure a safe environment.
• Monitor parking facilities and pedestrian/vehicle traffic per EMC policy.
• Follow EMC policies and procedures; report to the Director of Security.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Security Officer 7A-7P Every other weekend (2654)

Swainsboro, GA 30401

Overview

Level

Entry

Position Type

PRN

Job Shift

Days 7A

Education Level

Not Specified

Category

Other

Description

Under the general direction of the Director of Security, the security officer is responsible for monitoring all areas of EMC hospital, Clinics and Nursing Home in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Monitors parking facilities and pedestrian and vehicle traffic in accordance with department and EMC policy. The security officer is an employee of Emanuel Medical Center and is expected to follow the policies and procedures of the facility. The Security Office answers to the Director of Security.

Qualifications

Minimal Qualifications:

Education: A high school diploma or GED

License: None required

Experience: Prior security and training experience is desired

Physical Demands

• Must be able to work standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard.
• Must be able to read correspondence related to position.
• Must be able to lift (75) pounds.
• Must be able to carry on conversations on the telephone, and in person, with patients, families and visitors.
• Has a moderate exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Mental Demands

• Discuss EMC policy and procedures with a wide variety of persons.
• Deal with hostile attitudes and persons uneducated in the procedures of health care.
• Deal with persons who have lost loved ones. These situations may place the security officer in a stressful situation.
• Balance a sense of compassion with the security needs of EMC.
• Emanuel Medical Center offers a program to assist the employee in dealing with these stresses with the help of trained personnel. Use of these resources is encouraged.

The duties, responsibilities and required skills for this job are outlined on the following pages and are the basis for competency and performance evaluations. This list is intended to describe the general nature of work to be performed and not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel classified security officer.