Security Officer III

Summary

Position Highlights :

The Security Officer III is directly responsible for making every professional effort to provide a safe and secure environment and providing assistance to patients, visitors, staff and others. The Security Officer III actively patrols buildings and grounds in addition to responding to calls for service.  A high degree of visibility and vigilance with emphasis on crime deterrence and prevention coupled with a guest relations-oriented attitude is essential.

This position plays a key role in the investigation, reporting and documenting of incidents involving criminal activity, safety and security issues, potential liability, employee misconduct and the resolution of critical incidents.

Responsibilities :

• Ensures that security-sensitive areas are properly secured.
• Monitors camera systems and uses cameras to assist in investigations. Observes and reports on security and safety issues.
• Reports equipment alarms to responsible parties.
• Check functionality of card access devices and doors.
• Conducts smoking patrols and enforces Center policies.
• Conducts investigations and completes written reports on suspected criminal activity, workplace violence, employee misconduct, slip, trip, and fall incidents.
• Responds to calls for service of medical assistance, employee terminations, patient security, patient medication transport.
• Responds to reported crimes in progress and provides assistance to law enforcement, critical incidents, and duress alarms.

Credentials and Qualifications :

Law enforcement, military service, or military police experience may be substituted on a one-for-one basis.

Preferred :