Security Officer

Description

To safeguard the physical welfare of patients, staff, and visitors. Helps protect the hospital's property and assets from vandalism and theft.

Responsibilities

This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Performs preventative foot patrol of hospital buildings, perimeters and parking lots of ensure their physical security against theft, intrusion, vandalism, and other damage producing causes. (20%)

Protects hospital assets and safeguards the physical welfare of patients, employees, and the public. (20%)

Answers calls for service, performs scheduled shift duties, handles lost/found and deceased patient property and enforces parking regulations. (20%)

Responds to emergency calls for assistance. (10%)

Provides nighttime escorts to ensure safety of employees and visitors. (10%)

Conducts initial investigations of reported security and safety incidents and writes security reports. (5%)

Conducts field interviews and initiates investigations of suspicious persons, suspicious circumstances, and unauthorized persons observed on hospital property during the daytime and nighttime hours. (5%)

Demonstrates professionalism, communication, and compassion with regard for human dignity. (10%)

Qualifications

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Preferred:

High school grad or GED and completion of college-level courses.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum:

Private Proprietary Security Officer license. California Driver License. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) within 6 months of hire or transfer within 6 months of hire or transfer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Ability to properly evaluate, assess, and address any concerns pertaining to the safety and security of the patients, staff, and visitors and the facility.

Ability to manage verbal relations with customers, co-workers, and other hospital staff.

Ability to communicate, work, and resolve problems cooperatively with others.