Security Officer - St. Joseph Hospital - Nashua

Saint Joseph Health • Nashua, NH

294d • $20

About The Position

A Security Officer provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, medical staff, employees and their property as well as ensures the security of the buildings and all property of the SJH in a professional and courteous manner.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform all the above mentioned 'Essential Duties and Responsibilities'.
• Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays, filling in when absences occur.
• A working knowledge of computers and Microsoft products is required. Strong customer service skills preferred.
• Current valid driver's license required. Must be able to provide a certified copy of motor vehicle history from the state DMV in which the applicant resides. Applicant must not have any misdemeanor or felony level motor vehicle convictions or pending license suspension or revocation.
• Applicant must successfully pass a criminal background check without any convictions for misdemeanor or felony level criminal offenses.
• Must be able to obtain initial and annual certification for issued equipment, such as handcuffs, O.C. spray, and Taser.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Post-secondary education preferred.
• Prior security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Conducts patrols of all SJH buildings, grounds and off-site/satellite locations.
• Assists all staff with the safe handling of mental/behavioral health patients, including the proper use of force during violent situations.
• Patrols employee parking lot and garage areas to ensure safety of employees, patients and visitors.
• Documents all activity including rounds in the Security Log. Prepares online incident occurrence reports as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations including all codes and any calls for service within the confines of the security department's overarching duties.
• Assists authorized employees and physicians requiring access to certain hospital areas.
• Assists with transportation of deceased persons and their property to the hospital. Provides release of deceased persons and their property after obtaining proper authorization from hospital supervisor. Maintains precise 'chain of custody' records in this matter.
• Maintains communication via two-way radio and paging system with hospital switchboard and other security officers and responds to requests made by the switchboard on behalf of patients, employees, physicians and visitors.
• Provides courtesy escorts 24-7 to employees, patients, visitors when requested.
• Responds in an efficient and professional manner when responding to disasters, fire drills, fires and other emergency situations.
• Ensures confidentiality of senior management, patient information and Hospital matters.
• Maintains good communications, and establishes and maintains positive working relationships with employees, senior management, media and the public.
• Exercises care in the operation and use of equipment and reference materials.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, safe and organized manner.
• Responsible for the efficient handling of some patient valuables and lost and found items. Follows established procedure on maintenance and tracking of patient valuables and lost and found property.
• Responsible for the proper handling and securing of items that may or may not be of evidentiary value in the furtherance of any criminal or internal investigation, ensuring that the proper chain of custody is followed and documented.
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

Benefits

• Starting rate for this position is $20.
• Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED