Certified Police Officer - Phoebe Security

JOB SUMMARY

Candidate selected must be a Certified Police Office currently employed with the Albany Police Department or Dougherty County Sheriff's Department

Provide security for patients, employees, and visitors; protect hospital buildings, assets, and premises as assigned.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.

For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.

• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License and meet auto insurability requirements as approved by Phoebe Putney Health System's insurance company.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General environment : Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• Long-distance or air travel as needed - not to exceed 10% travel.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

2 - 3 years Experience in a Healthcare Security assignment and / or Law Enforcement Field, or further background equivalent with guard service company or military police. (Required)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

Required Certifications / Licensures : Active Law Enforcement Certification in State of Georgia, Officer must possess arresting power in Dougherty County, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

GENERAL SKILLS

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Relations
• Mathematical
• Analytical
• Grammar / Spelling
• Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Basic Computer Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Physical abilities necessary to respond to hostile and distraught individuals / fire / emergencies / patient restraints, which may involve the evacuation of affected personnel during emergency situations.
• Ability to run 100 yards at any given time.
• Must be physically fit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
• Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to perform - repetitive tasks / motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
• Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
• Sitting - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Bending / Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Twist at waist - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
• Pushing / Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Reaching above shoulder - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Lift / carry >

50 lbs with assistance - Frequently within shift (34-66%)