What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer (Full-Time, Thur-Mon 11P-7:30A) position at Washington Regional Medical Center?
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the areas only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Security Officer reports to the Safety and Security Manager. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients
- Promptly respond to codes, alarms, and incidents and complete thorough investigation, including leadership when necessary
- Assist various outside entities such as funeral homes, and all emergency services organizations
- De-escalate situations that arise and maintain and calm and orderly environment
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
- Licensure and Certifications: Drivers license and auto liability insurance, required.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in a security officer role, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend approximately 80% of the time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs and 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population. This position will be exposed to communicable disease and bodily fluids.
