Security Officer I
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POSITION SUMMARYTo be fully engaged in providing Uncompromised Safety, Superior Quality, Memorable Patient/Customer Experiences, and Financial Stewardship through unarmed security services to ensure the safety and security of associates, patients, and visitors of Health First facilities.PRIMARYACCOUNTABILITIES* Deters criminal activity and misconduct; investigates suspicious situations; performs security patrols of designated areas on foot.* Communicates via 2-way radios, telephones and computers.* Watches for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.* Sounds alarms or calls police/fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.* Warns violators of rule infractions such as loitering, smoking or carrying prohibited articles.* Permits authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits.* Observes departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate physical security requirements.* Assists associates, patients, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner; conducts patient escorts, patient watches, and provides safety escorts.* Assists and/or transports deceased to inhouse morgue.* Completes required shift logs and reports; complies with site post orders, and Health First policies and procedures.* Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Work Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age with at least one (1) year of verifiable work experience preferably in security, customer service, or related role.* Certification: Must complete American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Course within 60 days of hire and maintain certification.* Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:* Expected completion of Crisis Prevention Training within first 90 days.* Physical ability to deal with or subdue mental health patient in crisis.* Must be willing to carry out tasks that may require entering the hospital morgue and the roof-top helipad.* Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.* Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.* Effective oral and written communication skills.* Active listening skills with ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively.* Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately.* Attention to detail.* Maintain required certifications, licensing, and training to achieve professional competency as appropriate for the position.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* Licensure: Class D Security Officer LicensePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Moderate* Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.* May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.* May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.* May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.* May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.* May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.* Communicating with others to exchange information.* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.* Workspace may vary from open to confined, onsite or remote.* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.