Armed Security Agent - PRN

Summary

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South’s most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center.  Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties. 

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. 
o    Medical, Dental, Vision
o    PTO
o    Retirement Matching
o    Tuition reimbursement
o    Discount programs
o    FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o    Identity Theft Protection
o    Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
 

POSITION SUMMARY

The security department exists to insure a safe and secure environment for all employees, patients and visitors and to secure those properties belonging to Williamson Medical Center.  Our duties include security response, non-violent intervention public relations and awareness, visibility and traffic control. Our purpose is to respond to requests for assistance, report unsafe conditions and to provide necessary services to insure a safe and secure atmosphere at Williamson Medical Center and the properties we service.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training:
High school diploma or equivalent and current Tennessee law enforcement certification.

Workplace Experience:
Active Law Enforcement Officer

Equipment and Skills Training:
Valid Tennessee driver's license; must be insurable.
Tennessee certified active law enforcement officer non-probationary (P.O.S.T Certified)

Physical Environment:
Hospital proper and grounds.

Physical Effort:
Must be able to:
Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
Climb stairs in a timely manner (i.e. basement to penthouse in 2.5-minutes or less).
Handle potential violent interventions

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Conducts traffic duties at the employee crosswalk during shift changes as needed.
2. Completes hospital internal rounds in accordance with policy manual in a timely, thorough and professional manner.
3. Conducts external hospital rounds with added attention to visitor, patient and employee needs during shift changes.
4. Knowledge of hospital areas (able to locate all key hospital areas).  
5. Reinforce hospital policies through observation and reporting procedures.
6. Monitors and maintains high visibility in areas of responsibility to maintain order.
7. Maintains positive working relationship with security guards.
8. Observe and report safety or fire hazards in all areas of responsibility.
9. Makes physical arrest when necessary and forwards reports to director in a timely manner.
10. Provides visitors, patients and hospital personal directional and informational guidance in a professional and courteous manner.
11. Monitors security’s radios at all times to assure an appropriate physical response.