Safety and Security Officer Non-Armed

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Job Description Summary

Provides security and safety services in all areas of the hospital, hospital properties and the hospital's off-campus sites as assigned. Creates and maintains a safe, secure environment for the hospital's patients, visitors, and staff through utilization of equipment and techniques that prevent weapons from being brought into OhioHealth facilities. Provides guidance, way-finding and other customer services functions as the initial point of contact for care site visitors.

Responsibilities And Duties

90% Operates and maintains weapons scanning equipment. Enforces OhioHealth facility policies regarding parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, tobacco free / smoking policy, weapons free and others. Monitors facility activity on closed circuit television to be alerted to any escalating situations that may require security involvement. Intervenes in patient, visitor and / or staff confrontations as appropriate. Completes appropriate documentation of incidents. Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation, and internal and external disaster plans. Work independently to determine the correct response to most situations and initiate actions accordingly. 10% Performs any function and / or training as assigned by their leadership who reserves the right to make changes to the assignments, training levels required and / or to the general required competency levels on an "as needed" basis.

Minimum Qualifications

High School or GED (Required) BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, DL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles

Additional Job Description

BLS Certified. Computer skills, MSDS and safety knowledge. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be mentally and physically capable to successfully complete training for, participate in, and maintain Certification to operate weapons scanning equipment.

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Department

Protective Services