Security Officer

JOB SUMMARY

Protects life and property of all persons on Medical Center premises and patrols Medical Center buildings and grounds to prevent fires, theft, vandalism, illegal entry and enforces parking regulations, unlock doors, deliver newspapers, assist funeral directors with transportation, escort customers as needed.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties :
• Assures and operates security equipment and systems such as CCTV, access control, burglar alarms, and others are continuously in good working order by conducting maintenance and inspections as needed.
• Warns violators of rule infractions, such as smoking and carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts, watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
• Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons and permits authorized persons to enter property.
• Documents activities on Daily Activity Report, maintains current information in lost and found logs.
• Investigates incidents of unusual circumstances reported by Medical Center staff, visitors, physicians or patients.
• Assists medical personnel in controlling hostile or combative patients.
• Remembers the Medical Center's emergency policies and procedures and effectively responds to codes and emergency situations.

EDUCATION / LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Taser certification.

Achieves and maintains International Association for Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Healthcare Security Officer certification.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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