Sih Security Per Diem

Southern Illinois Hospital Services•Saint Joseph, MO

About The Position

Protects the organization's employees, patients, visitors, property, and other items of value from preventable harm or danger. Maintains order and responds to disturbances calmly and efficiently, following established rules and regulations. Identifies, corrects, reports, investigates, manages, and mitigates safety and security hazards and violations on hospital campuses and off-site properties. Supports Incident Command situations, psychiatric patient evaluations and management, duress alarms, conflicts, and hazardous-materials or waste spills. Responds to medical emergencies within the scope of the officer's training. The role has progressive Level I, II, and III responsibilities and competency requirements.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Valid Illinois driver's license.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and write detailed reports.
Ability to respond calmly and work efficiently during emergencies and critical confrontations.
Professional and courteous approach when dealing with staff and members of the public of all age groups.
Ability to maintain integrity, honesty, and confidentiality.
Experience working with the public in a service environment.
Level I: Complete Essentials of Aggression Management (EOAM) certification and Taser Certification.
Within 90 days: complete FEMA IS-906 Basic Workplace Security Awareness and FEMA IS-907 Active Shooter: What You Can Do; complete handcuff training and demonstrate use according to CMS guidelines; complete the SIH Security New Hire Orientation Checklist.
Level II: At least 90 days of on-the-job experience; NIMS IS-100a and IS-200a; complete all elements of the Competency Assessment for Promotion from Level I to II; obtain basic certification from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety.
Level III: At least 180 days of on-the-job experience; NIMS IS-700b and IS-800b; complete all elements of the Competency Assessment for Promotion from Level II to III; maintain advanced certification from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety.
Intermittent hand manipulation, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and assisting with restraining or lifting a person; physical demands may be modified.
Sufficient strength and agility to respond to crisis situations and critical confrontations.

Nice To Haves

Security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a visible security presence and deter threats to safety and security.
Detect, correct, report, investigate, manage, and mitigate safety and security hazards and violations on hospital campuses and off-site properties.
Respond to stressful emergencies and critical confrontations, including Incident Command situations, psychiatric patient evaluations and management, duress alarms, conflicts, and hazardous-materials or waste spills.
Respond to medical emergencies within the scope of training.
Use the minimum reasonable non-deadly force necessary to control a subject, consistent with SIH policy and Illinois State Law.
Prioritize service calls according to urgency and safety needs; assess and detain unauthorized persons as appropriate.
Patrol buildings and property on foot or by vehicle, and use security monitoring and video surveillance systems to identify and respond to security events.
Control parking and traffic, enforce parking regulations, and keep access routes and entrances/exits clear for patients, visitors, and EMS.
Escort personnel and assist patients and visitors with wayfinding and issue resolution.
Provide correctional officers and police officers with forensic education as applicable; assist correctional officers with forensic patients as requested.
Monitor visitor pass procedures and radio communications, and provide assistance to switchboard operators and other officers as needed.
Secure and unlock offices and facilities; provide secure courier assistance as required.
Maintain records and prepare accurate incident reports and other security documents using security management software.
Assist with helicopter transfers and other patient movement, and operate and maintain the patient transport shuttle when assigned.
Complete focused training, including aggression management, hazardous materials and waste, access controls, and decontamination.
At Level II, investigate thefts and complaints involving potential criminal misconduct; coordinate with law enforcement agencies; evaluate access management software and provide video footage as required.
At Level III, serve as a resource and mentor for security staff when directed, coordinate work assignments as directed, respond to and mitigate assigned complaints, and serve as Safety Officer during Hospital Incident Command.
At Level III, document and log Security Lean Daily Management metrics on PCIB, participate in weekly gemba walks, maintain advanced IAHSS certification, and communicate issues to the Supervisor or Lead.
Perform other duties as assigned.