Security Officer - FOP MC Security

The Ohio State University

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Security Officers perform a variety of functions in the range of their duties on a daily basis including customer service, patrol, conflict resolution, investigation, and emergency response. Security Officers routinely patrol all areas of the medical center facility and communicate any noticed discrepancies to the affected or responsible persons. Officers are fluent with the floor plan and critical pathways within the facility in order to provide directional assistance to guests and quickly respond to areas during an emergency situation. Officers must also be able to effectively use empathy and assertiveness in the process of conflict resolution and crisis intervention; at times, Officers will need to engage in physical intervention using the minimum amount of force necessary to take control of a situation where the safety of others is at risk. Officers will conduct initial investigations and reports on significant incidents occurring at the medical center and must be proficient with both written and verbal communication. Security Officers are first responders to nearly all emergencies that occur within the medical center and must have knowledge on basic first aid, CPR, and AED functionality and deployment; they also must be familiar with the medical center’s emergency response protocol and be able to appropriately assist other staff, patients and visitors when those events occur. Officers are a critical component in meeting the Security Department mission statement: To provide a safe and secure environment for all patients, staff and visitors in all areas of the Health System.

Requirements

• 1 year of relevant experience required

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Certification or vocational training may be preferred
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Reports Public Safety and security concerns
• operates security vehicles
• staffs fixed posts
• makes designated rounds
• enforces rules
• investigates violations
• assists University and other local police and fire officials
• assists Hospital and contracted facility staff in restraining combative patients
• performs related safety, security and assistance functions such as escort, lockout, and jump-starting services at all locations
• provides assistance to incoming medical helicopter crews and trauma teams

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions

What This Job Offers

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