Hospital Security Officer Trainee

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Safety and Security is seeking a Hospital Security Officer Trainee to perform duties needed to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff in the buildings and grounds of the University of Iowa Health Care. This role involves providing exceptional customer service while security screening individuals entering the hospital. University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States, serving as Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Over 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together daily to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service, embodying their mission: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Requirements

• One year of experience in safety/fire safety/security or law enforcement
• Valid driver's license and the ability to meet fleet safety standards is required
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history
• Subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification

Nice To Haves

• Two years of customer service experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer software applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform duties needed to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff in the buildings and grounds of the University of Iowa Health Care
• Provide exceptional customer service while security screening patients, visitors, and staff as they enter the hospital
• Provide surveillance of various patient units
• Respond to and resolve emergencies such as security alarms and patient/visitor/staff assists
• Maintain a working knowledge of computers to process data, operate fire alarm systems, and security systems
• Provide effective oral and written communication
• Perform security checks and monitor special assignments
• Report and follow-up on all safety and fire hazards
• Respond to lock/unlock doors, troubleshoot elevator problems and extricate as needed, and assist in traffic/parking enforcement
• Perform safekeeping procedures
• Assist with information to patients/visitors/staff
• Escort to parking ramps and outlying areas

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Health insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Life insurance options
• Disability insurance options
• Generous employer contributions into retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees