Security Officer- Community Hospital East- Nights

Community Health Network • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Security Officers provide an overall environment of safety and security while supporting the patient delivery system. They minimize disruption, provide service support needed to run hospital operations, and strive to create a positive experience for all people. The role includes critical incident management and responsible care, inventory, and accounting of patient valuables and weapons in the organization’s control. Officers establish an active security presence and provide surveillance, personal escorts, courier service, vehicle assistance, and inspections. The position requires knowledge of acceptable norms in the environment and the ability to respond safely and quickly at designated Community Health Network locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current Indiana driver’s license.
• Obtain Hazmat Certification Level 1 within one year of hire.
• Obtain an Indiana License to Carry a Handgun within one year of hire.
• Ability to use departmental policy and Use of Force Continuum guidelines, including AIDET, AVADE de-escalation skills, defensive tactics, pepper spray, TASER, and citizen arrest.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team.
• Leadership skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• One year of security experience in a healthcare or related setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide an overall environment of safety and security.
• Support the patient delivery system, minimize disruption, and provide service support for hospital operations.
• Manage critical incidents.
• Care for patient valuables and weapons in the organization’s control, complete property inventory logs as required, and ensure items are maintained and accounted for.
• Establish an active security presence and provide surveillance, personal escort, courier service, vehicle assistance, and inspections.
• Respond safely and quickly at designated Community Health Network locations.
• Assist law enforcement.

What This Job Offers

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