Security Officer II, Public Safety & Security, Full Time, Third Shift

UC Health • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Security Officer II is responsible for protecting UC Health associates, patients, visitors, buildings, grounds, and vehicles, and enforcing rules and regulations across UC Health facilities. The officer helps maintain a safe and secure environment by patrolling, responding to alarms and dispatched calls, investigating incidents, identifying hazards, and assisting with safety and security needs. The role requires professional, courteous interactions with patients, visitors, coworkers, and associates, including people with diverse needs and backgrounds.

Officers perform facility and grounds safety checks, inspect fire extinguishers and panic alarm systems monthly, and document incidents and hazards. They enforce UC Health policies and applicable laws, and may be required to testify in court. Additional assigned duties may include managing access to doors and gates, handling lost property, providing motorist or medical assistance, delivering packages and mail, and supporting helicopter landing safety. The role requires working under stress and in a variety of weather conditions while maintaining moral standards.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in law enforcement, public safety, security, or military police.
• Experience with multiple computer programs, including Microsoft Office.
• Obtain IAHSS security officer certification within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to consider the attributes, special needs, and behaviors of diverse populations served by UC Health, including developmental, physical, psychosocial, mental, emotional, and social needs across life stages and ages, as well as cultural, religious, language, communication, and other characteristics.
• Ability to act under stress, work in a variety of weather conditions, and maintain moral standards.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in criminal justice or security management.
• Graduation from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) or another state-certified security or police officer training academy.
• Basic police training.
• IAHSS certification; willingness to certify, obtain a license, or graduate within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Patrol property and facilities on foot, by bike, or in a patrol vehicle; respond to alarm activations and radio-dispatched calls.
• Cooperate with coworkers and other employees and interact with patients, visitors, and associates in a courteous, professional, and fair manner.
• Investigate and document reports of criminal or unusual activity, crisis incidents, and policy violations; follow up when needed and prepare complete, clear, concise, accurate, and professional incident reports.
• Conduct inspections and document potential and actual security, health, and safety hazards; conduct initial investigations when needed and submit Plant Operations work requests.
• Enforce UC Health policies, procedures, and regulations, and assist with enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws as indicated in the Ohio Revised Code.
• Appear in court and testify in court cases when necessary.
• Perform safety checks throughout facilities and grounds, including monthly checks of fire extinguishers and panic alarm systems.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments in the field through relevant reading and attendance at seminars, conferences, and in-services.
• Perform other duties assigned by department management, including locking and unlocking doors and gates, handling lost and found property, providing motorist and medical assistance, delivering packages and mail, and supporting helicopter landing safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed