Security Officer I

UnityPoint Health•Rock Island, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and secure environment across all UnityPoint Health properties. This position proactively monitors hospital buildings and grounds to deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access, while ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. The Security Officer also contributes to the development and improvement of security procedures that support the daily physical security needs of the Regional Health System. At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Valid Drivers’ License
Hands on only CPR Certification
The following certifications are required prior to employment or obtained within the first 6 months of employment: MOAB Training Patient Restraint and Seclusion Handcuffs Pepper Spray and JPX

Responsibilities

Monitors the safety and security of the hospital through documented inspection tours and customer focused interactions
Patrol hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and intruders.
Monitors the conduct of visitors on hospital premises and appropriately questions/escorts unauthorized persons as needed.
Perform investigations and reports safety and security violations as needed.
Monitor, manage and respond to hospital security systems such as cameras systems, panic alarms, access control systems, infant abduction systems and wandering systems.
Maintains a daily security log of all interactions.
Creates incident reports and unusual occurrence reports when necessary.