Security Officer

Mercy Cedar Rapids • Baltimore, MD

69d

About The Position

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing a safe and secure environment for our patients, visitors and staff. The role involves performing pro-active patrol duties, responding to emergency alarms and duress situations, and working with others to maintain a safe and secure environment. The position requires ensuring that all hospital security and safety policies and procedures are followed, preparing accurate reports and daily logs of security and safety activities, and monitoring after hours access, including CCTV cameras. The individual will report and monitor all security and safety issues, provide leadership to others as needed, and act as charge person in the absence of Supervisor or Lead. Following Mercy's safety guidelines and promptly reporting any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents, and injuries is essential.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Relevant experience to be considered in lieu of diploma.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must meet insurability requirements for purposes of utilizing Mercy vehicles - must be at least age 18 required.
• Must provide and maintain a good driving record, documented at hire, by a copy of a Motor Vehicle Record.
• The department requires a valid Professional or Non-Professional Weapons Carry Permit to be obtained within 90 days of employment or transfer.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.

Nice To Haves

• Security, Healthcare, Law Enforcement and or Military experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs pro-active patrol duties as required.
• Responds to all emergency alarms and duress situations.
• Works with others to maintain a safe and secure environment for all.
• Ensures all hospital security and safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Prepares accurate reports and daily log of security and safety activities.
• Monitors after hours access, including CCTV cameras.
• Reports and monitors all security and safety issues.
• Provides leadership to others as needed.
• Acts as charge person in the absence of Supervisor or Lead.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents, and injuries.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees