Safety & Security Officer- Security

Cheshire Medical Center•Keene, NH

About The Position

The Safety & Security Officer conducts preventative security and safety patrols throughout buildings and grounds, protects hospital and clinic patients, visitors, staff, and property, and responds promptly to requests and emergency codes. The officer provides leadership and direction during crises, monitors for suspicious or unusual activity, identifies hazards, inspects safety and emergency equipment, and reports issues to the appropriate staff. The role also includes preparing incident reports and activity logs, conducting follow-up investigations, managing traffic, maintaining radio communication with the Switchboard, assisting law enforcement, and transporting deceased persons to the Morgue when needed. The officer collaborates with the Engineering Department on snow removal, sanding, landscaping, and contractor communications. Duties may include shoveling snow and spreading ice-melting salt. Other tasks may be assigned by the Security Supervisor and Director of Safety and Security.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
Ability to maintain a calm composure under stressful conditions.
Ability to provide leadership and direction in stressful situations.
Ability to use effective and appropriate people skills in person and on the phone, identifying oneself and representing CMC / DH-K appropriately.
Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and routine correspondence.
Ability to gather facts and evidence.
Ability to de-escalate and physically interact as necessary to manage disruptive or harmful behavior.
Ability to lift patients, walk at a rapid pace, walk and stand for extended periods, and withstand adverse weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of experience in healthcare, security, military, law enforcement, corrections, or Fire/EMS.

Responsibilities

Conduct preventative security and safety patrols throughout buildings and grounds.
Provide security for hospital and clinic patients, visitors, and staff, and safeguard property.
Respond immediately to requests and emergency codes.
Provide leadership and direction to staff during crisis situations to control disruptive behavior.
Monitor for unusual or abnormal conditions and suspicious activity, and report unauthorized persons.
Inspect radios, fire extinguishers, panic alarms, AED units, emergency phones, and other equipment; report faulty or malfunctioning equipment.
Report potential fire and safety hazards, questionable conditions, incidents, and discrepancies.
Participate in Safety, Emergency Management, and Security drills and tests.
Write detailed, accurate, and objective Incident Reports and Daily Activity Logs, and conduct follow-up investigations as needed.
Direct and regulate vehicular traffic, assist with traffic control during snow removal, and keep emergency vehicle lanes clear.
Maintain radio communication with the Switchboard.
Assist with transporting deceased persons to the Morgue and releasing them to the appropriate organization.
Interact with law enforcement officers and assist as needed.
Keep the Security Supervisor and Director of Safety and Security informed about activities, needs, and problems in assigned areas.
Collaborate with the Engineering Department on snow plowing and sanding, landscaping, and contractor notifications and communications.
Shovel snow from walkways and spread ice-melting salt mixture as needed or as directed.
Perform other tasks or duties as requested by the Security Supervisor and Director of Safety and Security.