Safety Assistant (Casual)

Licking Memorial Health Systems-posted about 1 month ago
Entry Level
Onsite • Newark, OH
501-1,000 employees
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Under the direct supervision of the Director of Safety & Security and working in collaboration and alongside the LMHS Police Department, the Safety Assistant is responsible for measurably improving and closely monitoring incoming staff, visitor, and patient safety.

  • Monitor the safety and security of the hospital by ensuring anyone entering through the main lobby passes through the Evolv weapons detection system.
  • Educate patient, visitors, contractors, and staff on the procedures if an alert is received and a possible weapon is detected.
  • Perform secondary screenings with the Garrett handheld metal detector, when applicable.
  • Collaborate with Safety and/or the Police Department to intervene when any form of noncompliance with policy is observed.
  • Have the knowledge and ability to operate handheld radio equipment when needed.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service when interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional during high stressful situations.
  • Possess knowledge of Licking Memorial Health Systems policies and procedures, including emergency management processes, and assist visitors, patients, and staff in responding to events.
  • Visitors with a firearm, aside from a law enforcement officer, will be required to return the weapon to their vehicle and secure it before reentering.
  • Visitors with a knife may either return the item to their vehicle or leave the item with the screener in a belongings bag, which may be retrieved when exiting the building.
  • Perform any other task as requested or directed by Safety & Security leadership.
  • Minimum Education Requirement: High School diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience working with weapon detection systems preferred
  • This position may require extensive walking, standing, sitting, talking, listening, and documenting when directing or investigating concerns/incidents.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and support the hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, and customer service standards.
  • LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.
  • Prior experience working with weapon detection systems preferred
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