Security Officer II, (OPBA-U), Public Safety & Security, Fulltime, Second Shift

UC Health (Cincinnati); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is seeking a security officer for the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The role involves patrolling facilities, responding to alarms, and maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

The officer will investigate incidents, document findings, and enforce hospital policies in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Requirements include an associate degree in criminal justice or security management, OPOTA or state certification preferred, and at least two

Qualifications

• Associate degree in criminal justice or security management, preferred.
• Graduation from OPOTA or state certified training as security or police officer, preferred.
• Two years of law enforcement/public safety/security/m military police experience, minimum; may certify/graduate within 12 months; IAHSS preferred.
• Basic police training preferred; experience with multiple computer programs such as Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol property/facilities by foot, bike or patrol vehicle; respond to alarms and radio dispatches; maintain courteous conduct.
• Investigate and document reports of criminal or unusual activity; follow up; prepare complete incident reports.
• Conduct inspections and document safety hazards; initiate investigations and submit work requests.
• Enforce UC Health policies; assist with enforcement of federal/state/local laws; testify in court if needed.
• Perform safety checks across facilities and grounds; monthly checks of fire extinguishers and panic systems.
• Keep up with trends in the field by reading journals and attending related seminars and in-services.
• Other duties as assigned: doors/gates, lost items, motorist assists, patient restraints, mail delivery, helicopter safety, etc.

Skills

Basic police training

Stress-resilient

Safety procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

AS degree in criminal justice or security management

OPOTA or state security/police certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

Responsible for the protection of UC Health associates, patients, visitors, as well as buildings, grounds and vehicles. Enforces rules and regulations as they pertain to all facilities.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.

Patrol property and/or facilities by foot, bike or patrol vehicle in an effort to ensure a safe and secure environment, respond to alarm activation's and radio dispatched calls. In performance of their duties, officers are to cooperate with co-workers and other employees, be respectful and conduct themselves in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner. Treat all patients, visitors, and associates in a fair professional manner.

Investigate and document all reports of criminal or unusual activity, crisis incidents and policy violations, following up when necessary. Complete appropriate incident report, as outlined in department policy. Reports must be complete, clear, concise, accurate, and professional.

Conduct inspections and document potential and real security, health and safety hazards. Upon discovery, officers shall conduct initial investigation if needed and submit a Plant Operations work request.

Enforce UC Health policies, procedures, and regulations. Assist in enforcing all Federal, State and Local laws as indicated in the Ohio Revised Code. Appear in court, if necessary to testify in court cases.

Performs safety checks throughout the facilities, and grounds. Performs monthly checks of the fire extinguishers, panic alarm systems.

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature, and attending related seminars, conferences and in-services.

Additional duties: Officers are required to perform all other duties assigned by department management. These duties include, but are not limited to: locking/unlocking doors and gates, handling lost and found property, motorist assists, medical assists (patient restraints), package/mail delivery, helicopter landing safety, etc.

Education

Associate degree in criminal justice or security management, preferred. Graduation from Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) or other state certified training academy as a security or police officer, preferred.

License and Certification

Obtain the IAHSS security officer certification within 12 months of employment.

Years of Experience

Two years experience in law enforcement/public safety/security/military police, minimum required. Willing to certify, license or graduate within 12 months, IAHSS certified, preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Basic police training preferred, experience with multiple computer programs such as Microsoft office required.

Work Environment

Associate must be able to demonstrate the ability to consider the attributes, special need and behaviors of the specific and highly diverse populations served by UC Health and to demonstrate the competencies that address the unique characteristics related to developmental, physical, psychosocial, mental, emotional and social needs at all stages and ages of life, as well as the norms, religious preferences, language and communication attributes and other characteristics of our diverse patient, and associate, population. Must be able to act under stress, working in variety of weather and maintain moral standards.

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