Security Officer: FT, Main Campus, Nights

Firelands Physician Group; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus $2,500

Excellent benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Recognition program

Local discounts

Job summary

Firelands Physician Group in Sandusky, OH is seeking a Security Officer for the Main Campus night shift. The role focuses on protecting patients, staff and visitors while maintaining a safe environment.

You will respond to emergencies, de-escalate situations, monitor facilities, and comply with certifications and licensing requirements. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a retention bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior military, law enforcement or security experience preferred.
• Must obtain IAHSS officer certification within six months of hire.
• Must obtain BAT certification within six months of hire.
• Must obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification within six months of hire.
• Must complete non-violent crisis intervention training within six months of hire.
• Must possess valid Ohio driver’s license and be insurable.
• Maintain certification in handcuffing, defensive tactics, Turtle Shield and Reflex Protect as appropriate.
• Must have a mobile phone.

Responsibilities

• Protects patients, staff and guests of the facility.
• Responds to designated emergency codes.
• De-escalates distressed individuals using effective communication.
• Subdues or restrains individuals when needed with approved tools.
• Monitors individuals for unsafe actions and maintains situational awareness.
• Keeps medical center buildings and grounds secure and safe.
• Handles dangerous items (e.g., firearms, narcotics) when required.
• May have exposure to blood, body fluids and deceased persons.
• Investigates incidents and accidents on medical center property.
• Facilitates safe takeoff and landing of medical aircraft.

Skills

Security experience

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Military/Law enforcement experience preferred

Tools

IAHSS Officer Certification

BAT Certification

CPR/AED/First Aid

Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Defensive Tactics

Reflex Protect

Job description

Security Officer: FT, Main Campus, Nights

Job Category: Service

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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• 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.
• Retention Bonus Offered: $2,500
• 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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