Security Officer: Patient & Facility Protection (Outdoor)

Brown University Health; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Security Officer to patrol hospital buildings and grounds, protecting patients, staff and visitors.

Under supervision, you will monitor access, report hazards, assist in investigations and help maintain a safe environment across the Bradley Hospital site in East Providence, RI. Per diem/as-needed shifts and driving duties are included; CPR/First Aid certification is desirable, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification desirable.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital buildings and premises to prevent fires, thefts, vandalisms and intruders.
• Monitors conduct of visitors on hospital premises; confronts unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.
• Reports safety and/or fire hazards or security violations to Manager Safety/Security.
• Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from hospital personnel, students and visitors; restrains psychiatric patients when requested.
• Escorts personnel to parking lots and hospital buildings.
• Participates in investigations; maintains records and prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities.
• Maintains records, reports and files as required.
• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems in assigned areas.
• Secures offices and facilities as required.
• May be asked to secure certain personal articles of visitors or lost and found articles; maintains log of items received.
• Controls parking and traffic flow; enforces parking regulations.
• Performs cleaning tasks as requested per duties list.
• Assists in maintaining a safe environment on patients units as requested.
• Maintains established hospital and department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Cares for and maintains department supplies and equipment. Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed or informs supervisor.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required.
• Maintains professional growth and development through in-services education, seminars, workshops, etc.
• Observes all hospital guiding principles and all hospital policies, rules and regulations, including those pertaining to quality improvement, infection control, risk management and safety.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Security Officer to patrol hospital buildings and grounds, protecting patients, staff and visitors.

Under supervision, you will monitor access, report hazards, assist in investigations and help maintain a safe environment across the Bradley Hospital site in East Providence, RI. Per diem/as-needed shifts and driving duties are included; CPR/First Aid certification is desirable, and a valid driver's license is required.