Security Officer PRN

HCA Healthcare • Alexandria, LA

130d

About The Position

The security officers at this facility serve our customers and employees by monitoring our grounds and buildings to provide a safe and secured environment for patient care. Our guards are unarmed and function only as a monitoring and reporting entity. Situations requiring physical intervention will be reported immediately to the Alexandria Police Department for resolution. Security guards will physically intervene only in immediate life threatening situations.

Requirements

• Drivers License
• High School Graduate / GED

Responsibilities

• Ability to tolerate moderate to heavy lifting (16-40 lbs.)
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to write legible accident and incident reports
• Ability to tolerate prolonged standing, bending and stooping on a daily basis
• Ability to tolerate heat, cold and other expected outside work environments
• Must maintain a valid state driver's license
• Conducts Security Rounds for unlocked doors, unauthorized visitors, safety issues, etc.
• Provides security for the Patients, Visitors & Staff
• Responds to combatant patients or visitors
• Investigates incidents (e.g. accidents, thefts, vandalism, etc.)
• Conducts Life Safety rounds daily
• Assist Patients and Visitors whenever needed
• Provides assistance in moving remains in Morgue
• Inspects Fire Safety equipment monthly (e.g. fire extinguishers, fire hose cabinets, etc.)
• Conduct Fire Drills throughout the hospital
• Provides Life Safety Training to all staff members on every shift
• Responds to Fire Alarms, Infant Abduction alarms, Elevator Emergency Alarms, etc.
• Provides security for psych patients when contract services are not available
• Provides emergency courier service for medical devices, instruments, drugs, infant supplies
• Conducts traffic rounds and ticket cars that are parked illegally
• Provides emergency Patient transportation within the hospital
• Provides Roadside Assistance for Patient, Visitors or Staff when they have a dead battery, flat tire or mechanical breakdown on hospital grounds
• Provides support during after-hour emergencies (e.g. flooding, mechanical equipment failures, damage to building structures, etc.)
• Provides support for Emergency Room decontamination
• Provide crowd control during emergencies
• Write detailed reports using good communication skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED