Security Officer: FT, Main Campus, Days

Firelands Regional Medical Center; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, OH is seeking a full-time Security Officer to protect patients, staff and guests. You will respond to emergencies, engage with upset individuals, and use de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment.

Required: high school diploma or GED. Certifications in IA HSS, BAT, CPR/AED/First Aid, and non-violent crisis intervention within 6 months. Valid OH driver’s license and ability to drive day or night. Prior security experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Prior military, law enforcement or security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protects, serves and assists the patients, staff and guests of FRHS.
• Responds to designated emergency codes.
• Uses communication skills to verbally engage with and/or deescalate people who are in distress including behavioral and psychiatric emergencies.
• Subdues/restrains individuals when needed using available tools.
• Monitors individuals for unsafe actions or behaviors and responds quickly.
• Maintains safety of medical center buildings and grounds.
• Handles dangerous ordinances when needed.
• May be in contact with blood, body fluids and deceased persons with PPE.
• Investigates incidents, accidents or complaints on medical center property.
• Facilitates safe takeoff and landing of medical aircraft.

Skills

Emergency response

Verbal de-escalation

Security operations

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Reflex Protect

Job description

• 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”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.
• Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.

What You Will Do:

Protects, serves and assists the patients, staff and guests of FRHS.

Responds to designated emergency codes.

Uses communication skills to verbally engage with and/or deescalate people who are in distress including behavioral and psychiatric emergencies.

• Subdues/restrains individuals when needed. Must be able to operate available tools such as restraints, sprays, shields, handcuffs, etc.
• Monitors one or more individuals at a time for any unsafe actions or behaviors. Must possess acute hearing and vision and be able to detect and react quickly to movement.
• Monitors medical center buildings and grounds to maintain a safe and secure environment and takes appropriate action to resolve problems.
• Handles dangerous ordinances (e.g. firearms, narcotics) when needed.
• With appropriate personal protective equipment may be in contact with blood, body fluids and deceased persons.
• Investigates incidents, accidents or complaints on medical center property.
• Facilitates the safe takeoff and landing of medical aircraft.

What You Will Need:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required. Prior military, law enforcement or security experience preferred.
• Must hold or obtain International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security officer certification upon hire or obtained within six months of hire. Ohio Peace Officers Training Association certification may substitute for this requirement but Firelands cannot hold that certificate.
• Must have BAT (Breath Alcohol Technician) certification upon hire or obtained within six months of hire with re-certification every 5 years.
• Must have CPR/AED/First Aid certification upon hire or obtained within six months of hire with re-certification every 2 years.
• Must have non-violent crisis intervention training upon hire or obtained within six months of hire with re-certification every 2 years.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and be insurable under Firelands' auto policy. Must be able to safely drive during day time and night time hours without restriction. Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.
• Maintain certification in handcuffing, defensive tactics, Turtle Shield and use of the Reflex Protect defensive device as appropriate.
• Must have a mobile phone.

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