Security Dept - Security Officer - Full time - First Shift

Wayne Hospital Company • Greenville, OH

10h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time 1st shift position working 12 hour shifts. Under general direction, Security Officers are responsible for monitoring all areas of the hospital in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees.  Security Officers are on campus 24/7 and act as a visible deterrent to crime and policy infractions, as well as detect and report suspicious, unsafe or criminal acts at or near their assigned posts, which may be a threat to the property, staff, visitors or patients. Occasionally interacts with psychiatric/violent patients. The position reports to the Manager of Security Services.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or GED. Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Up to 5 Years of verifiable experience, with 3 years in law enforcement, security, customer service or related field.
• Have intermediate computer skills, report writing and event logging using software (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to handle crisis situations calmly and efficiently
• Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety within one year.
• Certification in de-escalation/violence prevention training is required within six (6) months of employment.  AVADE Level 1
• AVADE Level Two certification is required within one (1) year of employment.
• AVADE Level Three certification is required within a designated timeframe after hire and upon successful completion of Levels One and Two.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring all areas of the hospital
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees
• Act as a visible deterrent to crime and policy infractions
• Detect and report suspicious, unsafe or criminal acts
• Assist in lifting patients as needed to either assist nursing staff or help transport expired patients
• Restrain violent/combative patients to prevent injuries to themselves, others and yourself.
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED