Security Officer 7P-7A Every other Weekend

Emanuel Medical Center; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuel Medical Center in Georgia seeks a Security Officer under the Director of Security to monitor hospital, clinics and nursing home, ensuring safety for patients, staff and visitors. You will patrol areas, monitor parking and respond to incidents with professionalism.

The role requires standing for long periods, ability to lift 75 pounds, and clear communication. Prior security experience is desired; EMC supports staff with resources to handle stressful situations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Prior security and training experience is desired.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Good communication with patients, families and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all areas of EMC hospital, clinics and nursing home to maintain a safe environment.
• Monitor parking facilities and traffic in accordance with EMC policy.
• Follow EMC policies and procedures and report to the Director of Security.
• Interact professionally with patients and visitors during stressful situations.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job 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.Minimal Qualifications:Education: A high school diploma or GEDLicense: None requiredExperience: Prior security and training experience is desiredPhysical DemandsMust 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 pathogensMental DemandsDiscuss 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.