Security Officer Nights

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Full-time Security Officer for night shifts in Des Moines, IA. The role ensures the safety of patients, staff and visitors, and involves monitoring facilities, responding to incidents and coordinating with law enforcement as needed.

Responsibilities include safeguarding property, escorting individuals, maintaining logs and providing clear directions. Requirements include a HS diploma, driver’s license and relevant training; BLS certification must be obtained within 3

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Security, police and/or military experience preferred.
• Enrolled/degree in law enforcement or police science may substitute for experience.
• Valid Driver's License required; must be 18+ and eligible to drive per state law.
• Mandatory Reporter abuse training due within 3 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers required within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Identify, report and document safety hazards and irregularities as directed.
• Investigate incidents and cooperate with law enforcement as needed.
• Receive, store and safeguard patient valuables and deposits after hours.
• Maintain records of lost, found and stolen property of visitors, patients and staff.
• Manage disruptive or violent individuals and contact police when necessary.

Skills

Driver's license

BLS certification

Crowd control

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Law enforcement/police science enrollment/degree

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: Job Description Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states.

Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies, reports and documents safety hazards and handles such hTegularities as assigned by Supervisor in a manner prescribed by hospital and department policy.
• Initiates investigations into incidents or activities of criminal nature and submits appropriate information to law enforcement agencies as directed.
• Assumes responsibility for proper inventory, pickup, transport and storage of patient valuables and after hour patient deposits.
• Maintains storage and records of lost, found and stolen property of visitors, patient and employees.
• Controls loud, disorderly, physically aggressive, violent patients or visitors on a consistent basis and summons police to assist if necessary.
• Provides accurate directions, information and, if necessary, escort to the public.
• Provides traffic control, as needed.
• Operates required vehicle(s) in a safe manner to perform required duties of the position.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High school degree or GED.
• Security, police and/or military experience.
• Cunently emolled/degree in law enforcement or police science studies may be substituted for experience.
• Any equivalent background.
• Valid Driver's/Chauffeurs License required, must meet Mercy's Motor Vehicle Safety Staudards, must be at least 18 years of age aud be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within tlu·ee (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• ASP, handcuffing, aud pepper spray certified or obtained within tlu·ee (3) months of hire.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.

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