About the position
The Security Officer (Armed) is responsible for providing protective services for all Roper St. Francis Healthcare (RSFH) facilities, patients, visitors, and staff in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner. This position is an armed security professional (armed with a TASER and depending upon experience may be armed with a handgun), with the responsibility to deter crime, control all access points, operate and manage an electronic visitor management system, enforce all access guidelines, augment and assist other RSFH Security Officers depending upon post assignment with any type of call for service based on the most up-to-date training protocols, respond to all critical incidents, be available for emergency recall (i.e. hurricane preparedness and man-made incidents), and perform in the capacity as the customer service ambassador for the system related to all those who access RSFH facilities. This position responds to all incidents as directed and provides assistance as needed, protecting personnel and property within reason and securing the incident scene until properly relieved; conducts initial investigation of incidents and is responsible for completing all appropriate reports and forms, as well as timely notification to security leadership as required.
Responsibilities
- Provide protective services for RSFH facilities, patients, visitors, and staff.
- Deter crime and control access points.
- Operate and manage an electronic visitor management system.
- Enforce access guidelines.
- Assist other RSFH Security Officers with calls for service.
- Respond to critical incidents and emergencies.
- Conduct initial investigations of incidents.
- Complete appropriate reports and forms.
- Notify security leadership as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Prior work experience in safety or security, preferably in a healthcare facility, law enforcement, or military.
- Ability to achieve and maintain SLED license requirements (armed - TASER) within six months.
- Ability to obtain Taser Training certification within 60 days.
Nice-to-haves
- Working knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements for a contracted security force in a healthcare environment.
- Working knowledge of applicable accreditation standards and regulations impacting security programs in a healthcare environment, including HIPAA and EMTALA.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
- Prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Life insurance w/AD&D.
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
- Paid time off.
- Educational Assistance.
