What are the responsibilities and job description for the SECURITY OFFICER position at Orthopaedic Hospital?
SUMMARY
Under the direction of Facilities Manager and Security Supervisor, the Security Officer is responsible for providing a work atmosphere that is conducive to protecting the staff and facility from theft and vandalism. The Security Officer will patrol primases, oversee a fixed post, and perform other activities to ensure compliance with OIC’s security policy and procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides post coverage, patrols areas on foot, checking for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity or persons or safety/fire hazards.
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrence.
- Responds to facility emergencies and incidents, as needed or when directed.
- Checks doors and windows throughout facility to assure they are tightly closed and locked after cleaning crew has left the premises, notes in written log any unlocked doors/windows submit information to Facility Manager.
- Assures that all emergency exit doors are active and in working order.
- Interprets applicable policies and procedures based on existing circumstances.
- Locks all buildings (Outpatient Medical Center and Lowman Building) loading dock, pedestrian gate for access to the facility after hours.
- Locks the Playground and adjoining restrooms.
- Uses Security Cell phone to stay in touch with follow officers and other security personnel.
- Controls traffic daily if necessary and during events.
- Performs any necessary block offs of the campus as needed.
- Escorts individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection upon request.
- Upon request, responsible for patient transports.
- May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- May be required to work overtime without advance notice.
- May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
- Performs other duties or tasks as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND SUCCESS INDICATORS:
- Must be courteous at all times and be able to mediate disputes in a professional manner.
- Ability of maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
- Ability to reduce conflict or high-stress situations through mature management processes.
- Must be able to move quickly throughout the facility.
- Must have the ability to push or pull wheelchairs with patients of various weights.
- Ability to keep confidences/confidentiality.
- Maintenance of professional demeanor and appearance
- Ability to write incidence reports
- Ability to work effectively with security team, diverse employees, patients, visitors and vendors.
- Ability to verbally communicate with a variety of persons and write concise and comprehensive reports.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School graduate or G.E.D required.
- Security Guard Card.
- Valid California Driver’s License.
- Two to five (2-5) years of related experience required.
- Previous experience in security or law enforcement field is desirable.
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background verification, reference checks and pre-employment physical in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements.
- Good grooming and character; good physical and mental health, courteous.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, reference checks and pre-employment physical in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements. (will include question through ADP job board)
-The types of screens/searches conducted categorically in the background checks include, but are not limited to:
- confirmation of a person's identity;
- review of federal, state, and civil criminal conviction records;
- social security number trace
- verification of any educational diploma, degree, license or certificate required for the position;
- review of Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) records and driver’s license verification;
- national sex offender registry
- government security clearance; and
- employment verification
-The types of physical conducted categorically in the pre-employment physical includes:
- 1-Step TB Test
- Physical exam (medical history, height, weight, vision and hearing test, urinalysis)
- Alcohol test
- Drug Screen
- Verification of immunization records
The Security Officer works a variable shift schedules including morning, evening, night, weekends and holidays.
- Must be willing and able to meet demanding attendance and punctuality requirements.
- Wiliness and ability to work variable schedules and rotate between shift as needed on weekends and or to cover other shifts is required.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
Complexity
- Ability to perform highly under mental periods of stress and pressure.
- May be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
- Ability to maintain alertness while standing at a fixed post for long periods of time.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Frequent standing and walking 66-100% of the time and involve climbing stairs, bending, climbing, sitting and verbally communicating.
- Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly in order to communicate with employees and visitors, observe and report incidents, and direct others.
- Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
- On occasion may be required to perform stressful and physical activities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Works outside stations and patrols in all types of weather including rain, cold, hot and humid conditions. May work day time or night time shifts, weekends and holidays.
