Albany Security Officer (Armed)

Mosaic Life Care•Albany, MO

20h

About The Position

The Security Officer works under the supervision of the Director of Security and Security Managers and is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all persons, equipment, and physical property of Mosaic Life Care. The role requires patrolling facilities and grounds, responding to armed threats and other emergencies, investigating incidents, documenting findings, and maintaining equipment and vehicles in a state of readiness. The officer may direct or assist Security Officer I staff during a shift. The position requires the ability to work in stressful situations, including incidents involving life-threatening injuries or death, and to manage unacceptable behavior using nonviolent crisis intervention, approved force-continuum actions, or other accepted practices appropriate to the circumstances. Officers also provide public assistance, coordinate traffic and crowds during emergencies, and may travel between system facilities and off-site locations. The role has substantial physical, sensory, and mental requirements. Duties include foot patrol, responding to alarms, running to assist people, physically restraining combative individuals, assisting with lifting patients, and handling mental-health patients during transport. Candidates must complete physical fitness and firearm requirements, pass a firearm fitness evaluation by a licensed psychologist, meet vision, hearing, and color-vision standards, and be able to perform the essential functions test after obtaining written PCP clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or HiSET equivalent.
Two years of experience in a position dealing with the public; preferably in law enforcement, fire safety, military security, or federal DHS.
Valid in-state driver's license and a chauffeur's license, or ability to obtain one within 90 days; alternatively, a minimum Class E chauffeur's driver’s license is required upon hire.
Complete the International Association of Hospital Safety and Security Basic Security Officer Exam within 120 days.
Ability to gather information and produce accurate, detailed reports based on factual accounts.
Ability to calm excited callers, collect written information, transfer calls appropriately, and demonstrate good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to communicate directions, policies, and procedures clearly and turn information from memory or notes into written documents.
Ability to perform foot patrol throughout the campus, stand outdoors in the elements, run to assist people, physically restrain combative individuals, assist with lifting heavy patients, and control patients during transport.
After reviewing the job description with a Primary Care Physician, obtain written clearance to complete the essential functions test: run up two flights of steps (108 steps) in 20 seconds; move a 145-pound dummy 25 feet; complete 20 sit-ups in 50 seconds; and complete 20 push-ups in 50 seconds.
Safely handle and grip the unit-approved firearm and successfully complete Mosaic’s Security Officer Firearm Course.
Ability to remember facts and commit them to writing, maintain physical and mental strength in high-stress situations, develop skills through training and education, and handle emergencies including fires, bodily fluids, and criminal activity.
View a mock scenario and meet minimum requirements for recording essential investigation facts.
Pass a mental evaluation by an organization-provided licensed psychologist to establish fitness to carry a firearm.
Have vision corrected to 20/40 or better and meet and maintain minimum requirements for color-blindness, distance vision, hearing, and physical fitness tests.
Be able to smell smoke, fumes, and similar hazards.
Work around weather elements, hazardous materials and gases, body fluids, and combative individuals.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college, preferably in criminal justice or fire safety, and/or completion of a Post Certified Police Academy.

Responsibilities

Patrol buildings and grounds, maintain access control, and protect caregivers and Mosaic Life Care property; respond to armed threats and work toward a safe resolution.
Inspect facilities for unsafe acts or conditions that threaten life safety.
Work in stressful situations involving people with life-threatening injuries or deaths.
Manage unacceptable behavior using nonviolent physical crisis intervention techniques, approved force-continuum actions, or other accepted practices appropriate to the circumstances.
Provide public assistance with information, directions, and vehicle management.
Document daily activities and provide reports to leadership; maintain equipment and vehicles in a constant state of readiness.
Coordinate traffic and crowd control during emergencies and provide direction as needed or requested.
Respond to and investigate incidents promptly; document facts, photograph crime scenes, and secure evidence.
Direct or assist Security Officer I staff in performing their duties during a shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel between system facilities and off-site locations as needed.
Conduct foot patrols, respond to alarms, run to assist people, restrain or subdue violent individuals, assist nursing with lifting patients, and control mental-health patients during transport.