Security Officer - EMRMC - Full Time - 3rd Shift

Ephraim McDowell Health•Danville, KY

About The Position

Under the general direction of the System Director of Legal, the Security Officer performs a wide range of safety and security duties to provide a safe and secure environment across Ephraim McDowell Health premises. The role also provides minimal maintenance assistance, including minor maintenance coverage when Maintenance Associates are not scheduled. The Security Officer represents EMH values of Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust, and promotes the EMH philosophy (AIDET) to support quality care. The position responds to security concerns, investigates incidents, completes required forms and logs, and provides escorts for Associates to medical center parking lots and the parking garage. Security processes should account for the ages and developmental needs of patients across the lifespan. The officer maintains current training in security methods and technology, understands relevant policies and codes, and demonstrates professional accountability, dependability, and commitment to patient- and family-centered care and shared governance. The role requires wearing the designated security uniform and equipment, including a security vest and department-issued defensive tools, in accordance with organizational policy and training. Work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, seasonal weather, physical hazards, and stressful situations, including situations requiring restraint of persons who may pose a threat. The officer may work varied or extended shifts and may be asked to cover extra shifts. The role requires the ability to move or position 25 pounds independently and to recognize physical descriptions and equipment in various situations. Routine contacts include Associates, patients, visitors and guests, law enforcement, and other first responders.

Requirements

Ability to respond to security concerns at EMH premises and operate an EMH vehicle.
Ability to investigate incidents and complete required forms and logs.
Ability to provide escort services and perform minor maintenance assistance.
Maintain current security-method and technology training and understand relevant policies and codes.
Wear designated security uniform and equipment, including a security vest and department-issued defensive tools, in accordance with policy and training.
Ability to move or position 25 pounds independently.
Ability to recognize and identify physical descriptions and equipment during various codes and situations.
Ability to perform work that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, seasonal weather, physical hazards, and potentially threatening situations.
Availability to work varied shifts and, on occasion, extended hours or extra shifts for security coverage.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in healthcare security or law enforcement preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to security concerns at EMH premises, including operating an EMH vehicle.
Investigate incidents and complete required forms and logs.
Provide escort services for Associates to medical center parking lots and the parking garage.
Promote the EMH philosophy (AIDET) to support quality care.
Cover minor maintenance functions when Maintenance Associates are not scheduled.
Apply knowledge of patient growth, development, and age-specific techniques across pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients when planning and implementing security processes.
Keep continuing education and training current on security methods and technology use.
Locate policies on Compliance 360 and understand policies and codes regarding Security and system operations.
Maintain professional accountability and growth, including knowledge and skills related to AVADE, Taser, and metal detector use.
Contribute to the Organization’s mission and philosophy, dependable operations, patient- and family-centered care, and shared governance.
Wear the designated security uniform and equipment in accordance with organizational policy and training requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.