What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer I position at St. Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon?
Additional Job Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE &CODE:
Security Officer 1
DEPARTMENT:
Security
REPORTS TO:
Emergency Management/Safety Supervisor
FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs a variety of duties to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining professionalism to the highest degree.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
High school diploma or equivalent
2.
Valid driver's license (must be maintained while employed)
3.
Obtain CPR/First aid certification within 60 days of hire date
4.
Obtain oleoresin capsicum spray (pepper spray) certification within 30 days of hire date *must be sprayed to obtain certification unless authorized by the security manager. *
EXPERIENCE:
1.
Previous experience in a security related role is preferred
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1.
Patrols grounds and facilities to ensure the safety and security of persons and property.
2.
Manages traffic control through issuing citations for infractions, assisting motorists, investigating incidents, etc.
3.
Responds to and assists staff, patients, and visitors during emergency situations such as combative people, fire, vandalism, bomb threats, theft, automotive incidents, abductions, etc.
4.
Completes daily written duty logs and incident reports to record all pertinent information
5.
Provides physical assistance, wheelchair assistance, and escorts to patients, visitors, and staff.
6.
Operates hospital owned vehicles in a safe and responsible manner at all times.
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May assist nurses with patients, such as gathering information or applying restraints.
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Enforces all hospital policies and procedures.
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Maintains constant visibility and presence in the hospital, to provide information and directional resources for all patients, visitors, and staff.
10.
Responds to patient, visitor, and staff requests for informational and assistive purposes in a caring and courteous manner.
11.
****Hourly equipment checks (night shift) on all equipment or when Engineering staff is unavailable.
12.
Other requirements may include making lab runs to other facilities when staff shortages are present, incident report writing, constant visual rounds of all buildings on the premises, crowd control, traffic control, media issues, victim assistance, disaster response, CCTV camera system monitoring, and other duties as assigned.
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.
1.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an entire shift
2.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 80 lbs.
3.
Ability to tolerate adverse environmental conditions for the entire shift
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.
The officer will frequently be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
2.
The officer will be exposed to dangerous situations including combative people.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
2.
Must display sound judgment while under duress.
3.
Must be a team player.
4.
Must maintain patient confidentiality.
5.
Compassionate to everyone.
6.
Excellent report writing skills.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:
STJ St. Joseph's HospitalCost Center:
608 STJ SecurityAddress:
1 Amalia DriveBuckhannonWest VirginiaWVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
