Security Officer - Part Time - 0.4FTE - 7A-3:30P

Broadlawns Medical Center; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Education Assistance

PTO

Health Insurance

Retirement IPERS

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Public Safety Officer to patrol hospital grounds, protect life and property, and respond to emergencies. You will enforce access control, escort visitors, and support the fire response team while maintaining the dignity of patients.

This 16-hour-per-week role requires calm decision-making, independent work, and ability to handle aggressive situations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Iowa driver's license.
• 1 year of security, behavioral health, or related experience, or a 2- or 4-year degree in a related field.
• Basic Training Certification from IAHSS within six months of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage aggressive individuals when needed.
• Taser and OC Spray training exposure required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol buildings and grounds to prevent fires, theft, assault, or vandalism.
• Escort and assist visitors, patients, and employees to and from parking areas or between buildings.
• Assist motorists on hospital property and maintain secure access control.
• Respond to emergency codes and participate in fire response.
• Complete incident reports with investigatory steps and results.
• Maintain logs and documentation of all activity on tour of duty.
• Conduct interior tours and observers for safety compliance.
• Maintain professionalism with patients and staff, showing dignity at all times.

Skills

Written communication and verbal

Independent work

Crisis management

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Iowa driver’s license

Tools

Taser training

OC spray training

Job description

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!GENERAL DESCRIPTIONWith the general supervision of the Public Safety Supervisor and Public Safety Director, the Public Safety Officer completes regular tours of BMC, and patrols grounds on foot and in vehicle to maintain order throughout BMC property. Responsible for protecting the life and property of all persons on hospital premises and polices BMC buildings and groups to prevent and/or respond quickly to fire, theft, assault, or vandalism.HOURS16 hours/weekROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESPatrol buildings and grounds of hospital to prevent and /or respond to fires, theft, assault, or vandalism.Ensure only authorized personnel are admitted onto BMC premises.Escort and assist visitors, patients, and employees to and from the parking lot or between buildings. Assist motorists who become stranded on BMC property.Maintain current information in lost and found logs.Notify individuals when reported items are located.Serve as a member of the Fire Response Team and respond to Fire Alarms.Investigate incidents of unusual circumstances reported by hospital staff, visitors, physicians, or patients.Document incident reports including completed investigatory steps and results.Respond quickly to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly conduct or combative behavior.Regularly patrol buildings and grounds including inspecting doors, windows, and locks to determine level of security.Inspect outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theft of hospital property.Report all safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and inspections.Assist with traffic control by keeping fire lanes, fire hydrants, and ambulance entrances free of vehicles.Issue parking tickets to vehicle operators who have violated parking regulations.Maintain an accurate log of all activity on tour of duty.Respond to all announced Emergency codes in a timely manner.Maintain professional conduct when dealing with patients who are aggressive in communication and conduct and physically manage aggressive individuals while maintaining their dignity as much as possible.Perform other duties as assigned.PERFORMANCE STANDARDSWhen assigned, conduct a minimum of two interior tours of BMC per shift.Respond to calls for assistance, without delay, at the first available opportunity.Accurately complete all required reports, paperwork, and daily logs by the end of the work shift. When assigned, patrol parking lots, issue citations or warning violations of BMC Parking Policy, and accurately complete all necessary paperwork.Immediately report safety issues to the department supervisor, utilizing the appropriate reporting standards (i.e., BMCNET General Service Request Form).Complete special orders or assignments completely and as assigned.Consistently treat all patients, employees, physicians, volunteers, and visitors with dignity. Consistently meet the department work schedule as assigned.Demonstrate good decision-making skills.Must complete and maintain behavior management certifications and all other training necessary for performance of the job.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or equivalent.Valid Iowa driver’s license.May not be convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation in the previous five years, may not be convicted of a felony crime at any time; and have no more than three moving violations in a 12-month period.One year of security, behavioral health, or related experience, or completion of a two- or four-year degree in a related field.Officers that do not meet the minimum education or experience requirements must serve a 6-month probationary period, complete all required training, and demonstrate competency in all public safety duties.Successful completion of the probationary period will be documented on the 6-month performance review.Basic Training Certification from the International Association of Hospital Security and Safety obtained within six months of hire.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.Ability to physically manage aggressive individuals, including physically restraining.Ability to complete training necessary for the performance of the job (e.g., weapon systems of Taser, ASP Baton, and OC Spray successfully completed through BMC within six months of hire date).Taser and OC Spray training require exposure to these weapon systems.Ability to remain calm during crisis situations.Work Shift7a-3p (United States of America)Benefits (FT/PT)Retirement - IPERSEducation AssistanceEmployee Health & WellnessPTOFree ParkingHealth InsuranceSupplemental Insurance529 College Savings PlanAnd more!Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer