Secure a vital role as a Security Officer at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, where your commitment to safety will protect patients, visitors, caregivers, and hospital property.
A caregiver in this position works nights from 10 : 00PM – 6 : 30AM, including every other weekend.
A caregiver who excels in this role will :
Responsibilities
- Perform proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential / actual security threats.
- Deter vandalism, theft and property abuse through routine patrols of all hospital property to include inside areas as well as all parking lots and decks.
- Protect patients, visitors and caregivers by providing escorts and eliminating safety hazards.
- Enforce Cleveland Clinic facility policies (e.g., parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, tobacco free / smoking policy, etc.).
- Maintain knowledge of and follow policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency / disaster preparedness plans.
- Facilitate planned drills and simulations.
- Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirement to include de-escalation training provided by department within the first 6 months of hire, taser training and certification within the first year and as required after.
- Provide information and assistance to caregivers and visitors to promote their safety on the premises.
- Conduct Emergency Department metal detector searches using a magnetometer and / or hand-held scanning devices.
- Search all patients and visitors entering the Emergency Department including all bags, backpacks, briefcases, knapsacks, purses or parcels.
- Wand all new admissions to the Emergency Department, inclusive of the belongings and / or the patient as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GEDValid Ohio driver's license and ability to maintain insurance eligibilityOne year of experience in the field of criminal justice, private, public, or military security, and / or related law enforcement fields OR completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training (police) Academy and certificationPreferred Qualifications
Completion of an Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) approved by the Private Security AcademyPhysical Requirements
Typical physical demands require full body motion, physical strength and stamina sufficient to chase, apprehend and subdue criminal suspects, and respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.Requires extensive walking and standing for prolonged periods of time.Must have good eye / hand coordination and able to pass annual eye (with appropriate corrections) and hearing tests.Personal Protective Equipment
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Pay Range
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Job Details
Seniority level : Entry Level
Employment type : Full Time
Job function : Other
Industries : Hospitals and Health Care
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