Per Diem Security Guard

Job Summary

Job Summary :

Bristol Health is looking for Security Officers to join our Security team! The Security Officer will take a proactive role in addressing situations related to the safety and security of patients, staff and visitors while making appropriate notifications to Security Leadership, Nursing Supervisor, and when appropriate, local law enforcement and Bristol Health Executive Leadership.

Adheres to all policies and procedures and ensures safety controls are administered in a calm and professional manner.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities :

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Evaluate and assess potential threats; emergency and event response, including assistance with de-escalation and administering safety protocols in accordance with policy.
• Document safety and security events in Bristol Healths Incident Reporting System.
• Monitor campus security cameras, periodically tours buildings, grounds, parking lots, examining doors and other hardware to determine if they are secure or tampered with;

Reports issues of vehicle tampering, safety concerns or malfunctions to the correct personnel or local law enforcement.

• Monitor employee compliance with Bristol Health parking policies and conduct procedures associated with non-compliance.
• Assist with communications and dispatching.
• Evaluate and determine approved visitor access and location and process visitor badges
• Traffic control on grounds.
• Security vehicle inspection.
• Raising and lowering flags.
• Lost and found property processing.
• Locking & unlocking doors.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements :

Education : Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience : One (1) year experience in security field or law enforcement field required (Healthcare Preferred)

State / Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements :

• Valid Drivers License.
• Current State of Connecticut Certification as a Licensed Security Officer or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of First Aid, CPR-AED and CPI certifications required and as a condition of continued employment.

Cognitive Requirements :

Mental flexibility to perform diverse duties. Good communications skills, written and oral and ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Able to remain calm and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations. Good organizational skills along with basic computer skills.

Bristol Health Mandated Educational Requirements :

General orientation at time of hire. Fire / Safety / Infection Control annually. Similar programs deemed appropriate by management.

Physical Requirements :

Significant walking. Manual dexterity and the ability to perform a full range of body movements. Vision corrected to comply with State of CT drivers license standards.

Capable of hearing and verbally communicating. Must be willing and able to successfully complete a WorkFit Evaluation.

Work Environment :

Normal patient care environment. Exposure to varied outdoor elements. Occasional exposure to patient elements. Stress related to confrontational interactions with patients and visitors.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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Our Benefits

Our employees play an important role in helping Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group deliver quality care every day in the community, and as such, we are committed to offering them a comprehensive, cost-effective benefits package that meets their needs.

We recognize the importance of total well-being. Not only do we want our patients to live their best lives, but we also want our employees and their families to have the resources they need to thrive.

When you work here, you can feel confident in knowing that you’re making a difference in a place that supports you personally and professionally.

Some of the benefit plans are provided at no cost to you, for others you pay some (or all) of the cost at attractive group rates through payroll deduction.

Bristol is pleased to offer employees access to these important elements through our benefits package :

Health & Wellness

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness

Annual Biometric Screening & Health Assessment

Income Protection

• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Contribution
• Voluntary Benefit Programs

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Auto

Pet Insurance

Cancer

Accident

Financial Plan

• 403b Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Core & Match
• 401k Retirement Plan

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