Security Officer PD

Lifespan; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Security Officer to patrol hospital buildings and premises, protect patients, employees and visitors, and respond to incidents. Position requires working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Role emphasizes adherence to hospital policies and successful collaboration with staff; CPR/First Aid certification is desirable, and a valid driver''s license is required for the role.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school 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.

Skills

High school diploma

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Security experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Security Officer reports to the Manager Safety & Security. Under general supervision, provides security for patients, employees and visitors; protects hospital buildings, assets and premises as assigned. Requires working outdoors in both good and bad weather.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patrols 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Completion of high school or equivalent. Current CPR and First Aid certification desirable. Valid drivers license with a good driving record required.
• EXPERIENCE:Previous training in security techniques or directly related job experience.One week of on-the-job experience to become familiar with Hospital complex, policies and procedures.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Works in all environments of the Hospital complex, including offices, patient care environments, parking areas, buildings, control rooms, etc.Must be able to remain standing/walking for long periods of time. Capable of climbing multi-levels of stairs for assistance. Capable of lifting, occasionally, weights in excess of 50 lbs. Exposed to dangers of assault and hazards resulting form investigation of alarms and other irregularities when making rounds.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None.

Pay Range:

$19.03-$31.39

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type:

AS NEEDED

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours:

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

Yes