Security Officer III

UnityPoint Health • Marshalltown, IA

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About The Position

The Security Officer III will provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and workers on UnityPoint Health properties within assigned geographical area of responsibility. This includes being an ambassador of UnityPoint Health while carrying out the duties assigned through the department’s policies, procedures, and standard workflows. For Security Officer III, must be able to possess and appropriately utilize a firearm in the course of daily duties.

Requirements

• High School/GED Completion
• 2 years Security or Law Enforcement experience
• Certification as Advanced Healthcare Security Officer (if not certified, must obtain certification within 90 days) OR Certified Law Enforcement Officer within the state of Iowa or retired law enforcement in good standing.
• Professional or Non-Professional Permit to Carry Weapons per Iowa Code Chapter 724 OR 5 years of Law Enforcement Officer experience.
• Annual Firearm qualified documentation.
• Must have all National Incident Management System compliant classes taken within one year.
• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Must model professionalism.
• Ability to be flexible with work assignments.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a state accredited law enforcement academy.
• Five years of law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders.
• Monitor conduct of visitors on hospital premises.
• Confront unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.
• Perform investigations for incidents criminal and non-criminal which occur on property.
• Report safety and/or fire hazards or security violations.
• Trend analysis and mitigation of identified security risks.
• Maintain daily security logs and reports.
• Monitor, manage, test and train on UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown security systems.
• Assist in safety and security educational programs for the hospital.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED