Security Officer I - Prairie Star

AdventHealth; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a Security Officer I to ensure the safety of patients and staff through proactive security measures and excellent customer service. This full-time role involves responding to security issues, assisting the public, and maintaining a secure environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. Join a community committed to holistic care and professional growth.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Meets departmental testing requirements.
• Operates radio equipment and complies with all applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Performs security services through interaction with the public.
• Responds to security issues and provides access assistance.
• Maintains safety of the public, patients, and employees.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by extending the healing ministry of Christ. You will be valued for willingly learning new skills and techniques. Demonstrates knowledge and competency with electronic diet office system, age-specific considerations, patient diets, and allergies.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Nights

Location: 23401 Prairie Star Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66227

The community you’ll be caring for:

We have a higher standard of hospital care in Lenexa, Kansas. When you visit us at AdventHealth Lenexa, formerly Shawnee Mission Health – Prairie Star, we'll meet your health challenges with compassion, leading-edge technology, and a comprehensive care plan that not only helps heal your body, but ministers to your mind and spirit too.

The role you’ll contribute:

Under the direction and supervision of the Security Department's chain of command, the Security Officer I performs security services through interaction with the public, patients, and employees. Provides security at specific locations, responds to security issues, provides access assistance as requested, reports suspicious circumstances and emergencies, and completes other duties as assigned. Responsible for protection of designated areas to ensure the safety of the public, patients, employees, and property of AdventHealth. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Supports all department/organization policies and administrative decisions
• Performs all security-related tasks as assigned by Supervisor, and keeps Supervisor apprised of unusual activities and events
• Acknowledges and responds to alarms, determines source of alarm and provides proper assistance
• Learns applicable systems and responds to safety needs as directed by Security leadership. Properly utilizes and maintains all issued and operated equipment. Operates radio equipment, knows and understands radio codes, and complies with all applicable laws and department policies and procedures
• Interacts with the public, customers, and other officers in a professional manner and provides assistance as directed including, but not limited to security escorts. Assists and helps coordinate special events

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Applicable state driver's license and driving record in accordance with AdventHealth policy
• Meets departmental testing (Mental, Physical, etc.) if applicable to facility

Preferred Qualifications:

• BCLS - Basic Life Support
• International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Training certification or equivalent certification
• Organization-provided de-escalation certification
• Class D Security license (Florida only)