Security Guard - PRN All Shifts

Description

Job Summary

Maintains safe and secure environment for patients and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel. EOE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1.    Provide expertise in all campus / staff / patient concerns related to safety and security
a)    Maintain order within the facility and enforce hospital rules and regulations.
b)    Make suggestions / recommendations to supervisor to improve safety and security on campus.
c)    Assure all doors are locked as required and areas secured.
d)    Check out vehicles/persons that may not belong on campus and report accordingly.
e)    Conduct security patrols throughout campus.
f)    Proficient in video surveillance and reviewing of recorded tape, when required.
g)    Skilled and timely use of radio or telephone communication to police, fire or emergency agencies as the situation dictates.
h)    Proficient in the use of ECS radio system and telephone communication.
i)    Advises Security Director of deficiencies noted and suggests changes.  
j)    Notify Director of all lights that need replacing.  

2.    Manning of the Security Booth
a)    Direct and monitor all visitors entering and leaving campus via the Visitor App
    b)    Monitor CCTV inside the booth

3.    Provide support and assistance to nursing supervisor on scheduled shift
k)    Assist with management of patient disturbances in conjunction with and/or at direction of Nursing Supervisor.
l)    Assist Police Officers when they are called to campus.
m)    Oversee Parole Officer’s removal of patients for violation.
n)    Obtain belongings and keys from Admissions’ safe for AMA/other discharge patients.
o)    Initiate search of patients / units / vehicles as needed.

4.    Conduct fire drills as assigned and record results on forms provided; report deficiencies to the Security Director.  

5.    Provides shift summary to by email to defined mailing list.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

One to three years security experience required
HS diploma / GED required
Ability to communicate well with both patients and staff
Ability to take charge in difficult situations and have good decision making skills
Knowledge of safe working practices