Security Officer - Per Diem - Rotating - Concord

Concord Hospital; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Hospital in Concord, NH is seeking a Security Officer to protect patients, staff, and visitors per department policies. You will monitor high-risk patients, assist with restraints and document incidents with accuracy. A valid NH driver’s license, MOAB and BLS certifications are required within 30 days of hire.

The role emphasizes crisis de-escalation, reporting, and liaison with law enforcement. Training, security rounds, and support for satellite offices are part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree preferred.
• Licensure required: NH Driver's license; MOAB, Forensic Restraints, CEW and BLS certifications within 30 days.
• Experience in crisis management, de-escalation and customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of aggressive/combative patients.
• Monitor high-risk patients in the ED with proper documentation.
• Assist in proper application of restraints and document events.
• Provide documentation of security incidents and activity.
• Conduct security/safety rounds of the facility during shift.
• Liaise with Medical Examiner, funeral directors and families per protocols.
• Support security for Concord Hospital satellite offices and training programs.

Skills

Crisis management

De-escalation

Conflict resolution

Customer service

Diversity awareness

Situational analysis

Report writing

Directive compliance

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior)

Forensic Restraints cert

CEW (Conductive Energy Weapon) cert

BLS certification

NH Driver's license

Job description

Pay Range: $21.48 - $31.14

Summary

Security Officers shall be responsible for activities necessary to ensure the stability and safety of patients, staff members and visitors, in accordance with regulations and policies of the Security Department.

Education

High school or equivalent (GED). Associate's degree preferred.

Certification, Registration & Licensure

Licensure required: Valid New Hampshire Driver's license. Certification required to obtain: Management of Aggressive Behavior, Certification in the use of Forensic Restraints (handcuffs), Conductive Energy Weapon (C.E.W.), and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire date.

Experience

Experience as a Healthcare Security Officer, Corrections Officer, Police Officer, Military or Behavioral Health preferred. If no security-related experience, an associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field may be considered in lieu of experience.

Experience required includes:

• Skills in crisis management and de-escalation.
• Skills in conflict resolution and/or demonstrated ability to be effective in high stress, or emergent situations.
• Prior experience providing quality customer service.
• Ability to interact with people from diverse social, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Prior experience in analyzing situations and take quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directives.
• Skills in computer competency.

Responsibilities

Assists in the management of aggressive/combative patients.

Monitors high-risk patients awaiting disposition in the ED with proper documentation.

Assists in the proper application of restraints, proper use of Management of Aggressive Behavior techniques, provides assistance to the patient and properly documents the event.

Provides required documentation of security department incidents and activity.

Conducts Security/Safety rounds of the facility during shift.

Acts as liaison between Medical Examiner office, funeral directors and families to oversee appropriate follow through according to protocols for Care of the Expired Patient.

Assists in the management of aggressive/combative patients. Monitors high-risk patients awaiting disposition in the ED with proper documentation, including assisting in restraints.

Performs their role utilizing systems, equipment, and resources available to Security to include but not limited to all equipment associated with the Security Operations Center.

Attends department meetings and completes department training.

Provides security for the CHMG practices and other Concord Hospital satellite offices. Duties include: Makes rounds through the satellite locations; works with the Security Program Manager to coordinate training, such as MOAB, Armed Intruder, and other training programs as needed; Security presence as needed for difficult or potentially disruptive patients or visitors; acts as a liaison between the practice/office and local law enforcement; address security related concerns of employees/staff; assists department leadership in developing security related policies; handles investigations which involve Security; notifies Security Administration of emerging issues; manages all off-site calls for service through the dispatch database; and other Security related duties as assigned

Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269.

Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to bend, climb, kneel, speak, squat, and walk. The employee is frequently required to do fine motor, do repetitive motion, drive, hear, reach, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to smell, stand,