Security Officer (PRN)

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV, CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated security personnel to ensure the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including monitoring traffic, providing assistance, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have at least one year of experience in the security field. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective decision-making, teamwork, and organizational skills. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will help maintain a safe and secure atmosphere for all.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required during employment.
• Certification in HeartSaver First Aid within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visibility at assigned locations to provide information.
• Respond courteously to requests for information/assistance.
• Protect people and property by preventing accidents and theft.

Skills

Effective under stress

Good decision-making

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Training abilities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

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Job Summary

Performs a variety of duties to provide assistance and information to all patients, visitors, and staff. Enforce hospital policies and procedures to provide a safe, secure environment, in support of the hospital Security Program.

Minimum Qualifications (Prior to May 1, 2022)

• Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
• Valid Driver's License – must be maintained during employment.
• Certification in HeartSaver First Aid within 60 days of hire.
• Pass WV DHHR Protected Services Record Check and WV CARES fingerprint-based criminal background check.
• Experience: One (1) year in Security field.

Minimum Qualifications (Hired on or after May 1, 2022)

• Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
• High School diploma or equivalent AND one (1) year of experience in Security field, OR
• Associate's degree in criminal justice, criminology, forensics, law, or related field.
• Valid Driver's License – must be maintained during employment.
• Certification in HeartSaver First Aid within 60 days of hire.
• Pass WV DHHR Protected Services Record Check and WV CARES fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: One (1) year in Security field.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The following are general responsibilities; other duties may be assigned:

1. Maintain visibility at assigned locations to provide information and directions to patients, visitors, and staff, distributing accurate information consistently.
2. Respond courteously to requests for information/assistance.
3. Provide physical assistance, wheelchair assistance, transport, escort services, and room access.
4. Monitor traffic flow in parking areas, assist disabled vehicles, issue permits, and enforce parking violations.
5. Protect people and property by preventing accidents, theft, and vandalism, following policies and supervision.
6. Conduct routine building rounds, unlock doors, and patrol exterior areas.
7. Recommend security improvements to management.
8. Report suspicious activities, incidents, and persons.
9. Assist during drills, animal control, valuables transportation, and lost/found situations.
10. Document activities and incidents accurately and legibly.
11. Respond to emergencies such as assaults, fires, vandalism, threats, theft, and disasters.
12. Perform patient restraint as directed and capable of physical intervention.
13. Operate hospital vehicles safely, perform vehicle inspections.
14. Other duties include incident reporting, crowd control, policy enforcement, alarm responses, and more.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for entire shifts.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 80 pounds.
• Tolerate adverse environmental conditions.
• Evaluation by Occupational Medicine required upon hire.

Working Environment

• Exposure to outside weather conditions.

Skills & Abilities

• Effective under stress, good decision-making, organizational skills, writing skills, teamwork, confidentiality, training abilities.

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