Security Guard-Unarmed

Kindred Healthcare•Cleveland, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bolivar Medical Center, a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, MS, and part of the ScionHealth community hospital network, is seeking a Security Guard-Unarmed. This Joint Commission accredited hospital provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services, along with a long-term care unit. The Security Guard-Unarmed will protect life and property on hospital premises by patrolling the hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and other losses.

Requirements

Ability to speak, read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Non-violent De-escalation & Crisis Intervention training required within timeframe specified in facility policy.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in law enforcement and/or security management preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Patrols buildings and grounds of hospital to prevent loss through fire, theft, vandalism and other means.
Patrols buildings and grounds, inspects doors, windows and locks to determine serviceability.
Reports all safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and inspections.
Investigates incidents of unusual circumstances reported by hospital staff, visitors, physicians, or patients. Writes incident reports and documents investigation steps and results.
Assist with traffic control by keeping fire lanes, fire hydrants, and ambulance entrances free of unauthorized vehicles.
Issues parking tickets to vehicle operators who have violated parking regulations.
Ensure that only authorized personnel are admitted to the hospital premises.
Escorts visitors, patients and employees to and from parking areas as requested.
Assists patients and visitors entering or leaving the hospital.
Maintains lost and found logs.
Notifies individuals when items reported as missing are located.
Issues hospital keys to authorized hospital personnel as needed.
Serves as a member of the code response team(s).
Inspects and maintains security equipment. Promptly reports any malfunctions.
Maintains accurate log of all activity on tour of duty.
Assists motorists who become stranded on hospital property.
Responds to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly or combative patients.