What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer, Lexington position at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist?
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Ensures a safe environment and efficient operation of the medical facility in compliance with Medical Center policies and JCAHO requirements by performing all activities relating to the safety and security of patients, employees, visitors, hospital buildings, equipment, and grounds. Conducts investigations and completes reports and forms. Provides security services to staff, patients, medical staff, volunteers, and students using knowledge and training provided.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s two main components are an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.
Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.
This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About The Team
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence – always
JOB SUMMARY:
Ensures a safe environment and efficient operation of the medical facility in compliance with Medical Center policies and JCAHO requirements by performing all activities relating to the safety and security of patients, employees, visitors, hospital buildings, equipment, and grounds. Conducts investigations and completes reports and forms. Provides security services to staff, patients, medical staff, volunteers, and students using knowledge and training provided.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Security, fire, EMS, or Military experience preferred.
- Valid North Carolina driver's license with no restrictions required.
- Respirator certified within 30 days.
- I.A.H.S.S. Basic Health Care Security Officer Training Certification required within one year.
- Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency training to include Security Services Basic Officer Training Program to include subject certification in crisis intervention, pepper foam, handcuffing, etc.
- Notary Certification within first year.
- Patrols and identifies safety hazards and unsafe conditions that could cause injury to people and/or damage to property.
- Provides security services to help protect people and property against injury or loss.
- Conducts investigations of safety and security incidents that result in loss or damage to property, potential liability, or violation of PTRP, or state or federal statute.
- Proficient in fire safety procedures.
- Provides a wide range of safety/security services and assistance to include patient monitoring activity and access management.
- Enforcers the parking policy and patrols the facility parking areas/lots/decks to prevent criminal activity and unauthorized parking.
- Maintains security of high-risk and sensitive areas.
- Follows established precautions, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
- Attends all department training required by continuing education.
- Provides age/developmentally appropriate assistance in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency training successfully
- Ability to communicate professionally and make independent decisions
- Demonstrates problem-solving skills
- No criminal record
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s two main components are an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.
Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.
This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About The Team
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence – always
