Security Officer - FOP MC Security

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Security Officer for the Health System Shared Services Security team. The officer will patrol the medical center, provide customer service, resolve conflicts, investigate incidents, and respond to emergencies.

Candidates should be prepared to enforce rules, communicate with staff, patients and visitors, and assist in restraint when necessary. Required is a High School diploma or GED with 1 year of relevant experience; 2–4 years is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Certification or vocational training may be preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License; 12 months probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Security Officers perform customer service, patrol, conflict resolution, investigation and emergency response.
• Routinely patrol all areas of the medical center and report discrepancies to responsible persons.
• Respond to emergencies as first responders and assist with safety and security protocols.
• Escort, lockout and jump-starting services as needed across locations; support trauma and helicopter teams.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol

Conflict resolution

Investigation

Emergency response

First aid

CPR

AED usage

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

## Security Officer - FOP MC SecurityApplylocations: University Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R155510Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Security Officer - FOP MC Security## Department:Health System Shared Services | SecuritySecurity Officers perform a variety of functions in the range of their duties on a daily basis including customer service, patrol, conflict resolution, investigation, and emergency response. Security Officers routinely patrol all areas of the medical center facility and communicate any noticed discrepancies to the affected or responsible persons. Officers are fluent with the floor plan and critical pathways within the facility in order to provide directional assistance to guests and quickly respond to areas during an emergency situation. Officers must also be able to effectively use empathy and assertiveness in the process of conflict resolution and crisis intervention; at times, Officers will need to engage in physical intervention using the minimum amount of force necessary to take control of a situation where the safety of others is at risk. Officers will conduct initial investigations and reports on significant incidents occurring at the medical center and must be proficient with both written and verbal communication. Security Officers are first responders to nearly all emergencies that occur within the medical center and must have knowledge on basic first aid, CPR, and AED functionality and deployment; they also must be familiar with the medical center’s emergency response protocol and be able to appropriately assist other staff, patients and visitors when those events occur. Officers are a critical component in meeting the Security Department mission statement: To provide a safe and secure environment for all patients, staff and visitors in all areas of the Health System.Reports Public Safety and security concerns; operates security vehicles; staffs fixed posts; makes designated rounds; enforces rules; investigates violations, assists University and other local police and fire officials; assists Hospital and contracted facility staff in restraining combative patients; performs related safety, security and assistance functions such as escort, lockout, and jump-starting services at all locations, provides assistance to incoming medical helicopter crews and trauma teams.High School diploma or GED preferred. Certification or vocational training may be preferred. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred. Valid Ohio Driver's License; must serve 12 months probationary period from date of employment. Selected candidate is subject to successful completion of a psychological evaluation.## Additional Information:## Location:University Hospital - Rhodes Hall (0354)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**Varying Shifts***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***