What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer - Hickman Hospital - Full Time - Nights position at ProMedica?
The Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital will give our community its first-ever wellness destination. Our families and friends will have improved access to nutrition education, exercise resources and state-of-the-art care like they never have before. We offer over 200,000 square feet and has 58 acute cate beds in our new state-of-the-art regional hospital. Our campus also features an organic farm with access to nutrition, education and therapies. We will serve as a community hub that touches residents of all ages and promotes a higher quality of life. This is a new model of collaboration between ProMedica and the community. We are excited to set a new standard for health and wellness in Lenawee County.
Our Security Department, under general supervision, maintains the security of hospital property to ensure the safety of employees, patients and visitors against fire, theft and physical harm.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*
1. Provides security for all ProMedica properties, employees, patients, and visitors by patrolling assigned areas and acting when necessary. Monitoring conduct of visitors on ProMedica properties; questioning suspicious individuals when necessary.
2. Assists employees, staff, patients, and visitors. Must always promote customer service and satisfaction, treating all people in a courteous and professional manner.
3. Must adhere to all policies, procedures, objectives, and safety standards.
4. Regulates and controls all vehicular and pedestrian traffic, providing parking enforcement and traffic control when necessary.
5. Investigates and reports all accidents, safety/fire hazards and incidents involving loss, theft, damage, injury and recovered property. Prepares appropriate reports to document these incidents.
6. Must successfully complete all training required by ProMedica Health Systems and/or ProMedica Security Services as defined in organizational policies, procedures or by assignment. Must remain current in any certifications and knowledgeable in infection control and hazardous material measures. Must maintain annual fit testing requirements, CPR certification, and all other in-services required by JCAHO. Must maintain IAHSS Basic Security Officer Certification once received.
7. Must maintain knowledge of all equipment procedures and ensure that all issued equipment remains in serviceable and operational condition.
8. Secures and/or unlocks offices and facilities.
9. Unlocks vehicles and provides basic vehicle maintenance or assistance such as jump-starts and air in tires.
10. Provides escorts to personnel as needed.
11. Secures found items and valuables, completing appropriate documents to ensure their successful disposition within the system.
12. Assists with the restraint of combative patients as needed. Provides observation for patients as needed.
13. Attends meetings as required.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Skills: Must have the ability to work with diverse populations and possess exceptional interpersonal skills. Must have effective oral and written skills.
License: Requires a valid driver's license and a clean driving record, as demonstrated by an MVR (motor vehicle record) to be covered under the Company's insurance policy.
Certification: Must complete the Basic Security Officer Certification through IAHSS within six (6) months of employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate degree in security or related field
Years of Experience: Experience in security
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands: Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods. Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry medium-weight materials or objects and with assistance occasionally move very heavy patients or individuals.
The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
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