Security Guard

Frederiksted Health Care Inc

About The Position

The Security Guard is responsible for securing and patrolling all of FHC sites to include its’ buildings, vehicles, parking areas and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry and activities. Assists staff with unruly visitors and patients, alleviates safety and environmental conditions. Reports directly to the Security Supervisor.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Must have a valid Virgin Islands driver’s license
Prior security experience preferably a minimum of 6 months.
Must possess good communication skills and be proficient in report writing.
Teamwork-Ability to work effectively as a team, but also colleagues in other teams across the organization.
Think Broadly-Ability to think creatively to accomplish tasks as assigned when working independently or unsupervised.
Proactive- Take a proactive approach to accomplishing tasks assigned.
Communication-To work effectively as a team must engage closely with supervisor; whether one: one, phone conference, email, texts, IM, or any other forms of communication.
High analytic and critical thinking skills: with a proven track record of implementing and executing on strategy in an independent manner.
Customer Service: Proven ability to provide superb customer services and exhibit therapeutic communication skills (being patient, empathetic, responds to patient’s emotional state
Diplomacy-the art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way.
Learning Adaptability-An ability and willingness to learn using computer assisted training and learning tools.

Responsibilities

Open and close entry ways for patients, visitors, and staff
Hourly supervising entry ways of the FHC site, parking areas, and premises
Ensuring that the premises are secured
Writing reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment of property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, disruptive occurrences, etc.
Supervising alarm and security systems
Managing security equipment
Using oral de-escalation methods to control disagreements
Supporting with restraining individuals who exhibit a risk of safety, contact the Security Supervisor, a Site Manager, and the police department as directed
Participating in the FHC Hazard Communication program
Executing the evacuation plans per site
Maintaining the site maps per site
Training the security guards as directed by Security Supervisor
Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning or telephones police for assistance, according to circumstances
Extinguish any fire, alert staff and fire department as needed
Patrols the clinic grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles
Verifies only authorized vehicles are parked in reserved authorized spaces
Have non authorized vehicles removed from restricted areas such as fire zones or unlawful areas
Escorts personnel to and from parking lots or between buildings as requested
Answers visitor’s questions concerning locations of various offices, rooms, and other areas within the clinic.