Security Officer III, Public Safety & Security, Fulltime, Second Shift

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

7h•Onsite

About The Position

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment. The Security Officer III is responsible for the protection of UC Health patients, visitors, employees, and assets. This role involves enforcing UC Health policies, rules, and state laws, conducting patrols of the campus to check for safety and security conditions, investigating crimes, complaints, and accidents, and assisting both outside and internal law enforcement officers with apprehending violators/offenders. The officer will also assist responding firefighting agencies during emergencies on UC Health owned properties and may work armed posts at the Supervisor’s discretion.

Requirements

High School Education or GED.
Successful completion of an OPOTA Private Security Academy.
Successful completion of an OPOTA 20-hour firearms training course.
Must pass a Mental Fitness Assessment.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Graduation from an approved Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy.

Nice To Haves

Hospital Security / Police preferred, not required.
Some college preferred, preferably in the field of Criminal Justice or Security Management.
IAHSS Security Officer certification preferred.
Previous Security or Police experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrol property and/or facilities by foot, bike, or patrol vehicle in an effort to ensure a safe and secure environment, respond to alarm activations and radio dispatched calls.
Cooperate with co-workers and other employees, be respectful and conduct themselves in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
Treat all patients, visitors, and associates in a fair professional manner.
Investigate and document all reports of criminal or unusual activity, crisis incidents and policy violations, following up when necessary.
Complete appropriate incident report, as outlined in department policy. Reports must be complete, clear, concise, accurate, and professional.
Conduct inspections and document potential and real security, health, and safety hazards. Upon discovery, officers shall conduct initial investigation if needed and submit a Plant Operations work request.
Enforce UC Health policies, procedures, and regulations.
Assist in enforcing all Federal, State and Local laws as indicated in the Ohio Revised Code.
Appear in court, if necessary to testify in court cases.
Performs safety checks throughout the facilities, and grounds.
Performs monthly checks of the fire extinguishers, panic alarm systems.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature, and attending related seminars, conferences and in-services conferences and in-services.
Perform all other duties assigned by department management, including but not limited to locking/unlocking doors and gates, handling lost and found property, motorist assists, medical assists (patient restraints), package/mail delivery, helicopter landing safety, etc.