Senior Security Officer - FOP MC Security

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off including holidays

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Senior Security Officer to safeguard outpatient locations and lead on-site security operations. This role will supervise field training for new security staff and coordinate with administration and property managers.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience (4–6 preferred), a valid Ohio driver’s license, and be prepared for a psychological evaluation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; vocational training may be required.
• Associate degree in a relevant field may be preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience required; 4–6 years preferred.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License; 12 months probationary period from date of employment.
• Selected candidate subject to successful completion of a psychological evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Secure outpatient locations and support staff, physicians, patients and visitors.
• Lead field training for newly hired security officers and provide ongoing training.
• Manage patient property, investigate losses or thefts, and report findings with recommendations.
• Conduct monthly meetings with new employees and monitor probation progress for one year.
• Perform public safety tasks, monitor cameras and alarm systems, patrol buildings and grounds.

Skills

Public safety operations

Investigations

Team training

Patrols

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

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Job Title

Senior Security Officer

Department

FOP MC Security Department: Health System Shared Services | Security

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the security of an outpatient location and/or this position is an active field training officer of any assigned shift to provide support and be able to maintain a secured environment for our staff, physicians, patients and visitors. The Senior Security officer must have advanced knowledge of the unique security department operations at the Medical Center and be willing and able to step in and operate independently to assist multiple areas and departments. Senior Officers will assist Department Administration and on-site property managers in the management of the patient property and investigation functions. Senior Officers must be highly knowledgeable about departmental operations and training processes. The Senior Security Officer provides on-going field training services for newly hired security officers and/or performs security services for offsite Medical Center facilities and locations. This will include facilitating monthly meetings with newly hired employees to review progress and assess knowledge, skills and abilities. The Senior Security Officer will be responsible for continuing the monthly meetings during the newly hired employee’s probationary period for one year and submitting feedback to the employee’s manager. This position performs public and patient safety functions including ensuring property is secured by patrolling buildings and grounds, staffing fixed security posts, monitoring persons entering and leaving facilities, monitoring cameras, and security and alarm systems. This position responds to emergencies as part of their regular responsibilities and are required to maintain specific levels of training and knowledge relating to the various property they secure. This position will be responsible for leading after action incident debriefings with clinical staff and ensuring that impacted employees have access to emotional support resources. Assists in overseeing and managing patient property and valuables, the investigation of patient property losses or thefts, Medical Center thefts, and employee accidents assigned to the Security Department for follow up. The Senior Officer ensures complete and accurate reports with recommendations, as appropriate, are submitted following all investigations. This position requires limited supervision and work may be expected without well-defined procedures or instructions. Reports Public Safety and Security concerns and performs all other security department functions as necessary.

Requirements and Experience

High School diploma or GED preferred. Certification or vocational training may be required. Associate degree in relevant field may be preferred. 2 years of relevant experience required. 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred. Valid Ohio Driver's License; must serve 12 months probationary period from date of employment. Selected candidate is subject to successful completion of a psychological evaluation.

Additional Information

Location: University Hospital - Rhodes Hall (0354) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Varying Shifts Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you - and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.