Security Officer: FT, Main Campus, 6a-6:30p

Firelands Health; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sandusky is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and guests. This full-time role involves responding to emergencies, monitoring the environment, and using de-escalation techniques. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and relevant certifications. Join a supportive team in a community recognized for its quality of life and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plan Matching

Recognition Program

Local Discounts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; military or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Certification in Healthcare Safety and Security or Ohio Peace Officers Training required.
• BAT, CPR/AED/First Aid certifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Protects, serves, and assists patients, staff, and guests.
• Responds to emergency codes and monitors for unsafe actions.
• Investigates incidents and facilitates safe medical aircraft takeoff.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PPE

Restraints

Sprays

Shields

Handcuffs

Job description

Security Officer: FT, Main Campus, 6a-6:30p

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Job Highlights

• Award Winning: Named among the top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety Excellence Award, America’s 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery, America’s 100 Best Spine Surgery.
• Employee-centric: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts.
• Stability: Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876.
• Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. Enjoy living and working in this growing area along Lake Erie.
• Work/life balance: Support to help you manage personal life while building a career.

Responsibilities

• Protects, serves, and assists patients, staff, and guests.
• Responds to emergency codes.
• Uses communication skills to deescalate distressed individuals, including behavioral and psychiatric emergencies.
• Subdues/restrains individuals when needed, operating tools such as restraints, sprays, shields, handcuffs.
• Monitors individuals for unsafe actions, possessing acute hearing and vision for quick reactions.
• Maintains a safe environment by monitoring buildings and grounds.
• Handles dangerous ordinances when necessary.
• May come into contact with blood, body fluids, and deceased persons using PPE.
• Investigates incidents, accidents, or complaints.
• Facilitates safe medical aircraft takeoff and landing.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; military, law enforcement, or security experience preferred.
• Certification in Healthcare Safety and Security or Ohio Peace Officers Training (with limitations).
• BAT, CPR/AED/First Aid, and crisis intervention certifications or obtained within specified timeframes.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license, insurable under Firelands, with ability to drive day/night.
• Maintain certifications in handcuffing, defensive tactics, Turtle Shield, Reflex Protect.
• Mobile phone required.