Security Officer - Safety and Security - SUPPLEMENTAL VARYING SHIFTS

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer is responsible for performing frequent inspection tours (patrols) of the facility to watch for and guard against signs of trespassing, loitering, theft, property damage, fire, vandalism, breaches of security, accidents, and other hazardous conditions that threaten the safety and well-being of hospital staff, patients, and visitors. This role serves as the first line of defense and response to such incidents. The Security Officer also renders timely emergency assistance in incidents such as patient restraint, assault, theft, and fire, to the best of their ability. Maintaining knowledge of Safety & Security Procedures and Sky Lakes Safety and Disaster Policies is crucial, as is being thoroughly cognizant of the Security Officers' involvement in the Hospital Internal and External Disaster Plans. The role involves operating all hospital vehicles safely and patrolling parking areas to enforce compliance with parking procedures. Additionally, the Security Officer participates in investigations, maintains records, prepares incident and situation reports, consults with their supervisor, and cares for department supplies and equipment. Attendance at staff meetings and scheduled in-services is required, along with demonstrating competence in relation to the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.

Requirements

Possession of valid Oregon driver’s license
Excellent driving record
Ability to be insured by the hospital’s auto insurance policy
Ability to work without supervision
Ability to interpret/apply Policy and Procedures
Strong oral/written communication
Strong interpersonal skills including sensitivity to multi-cultural issues
Good physical condition
BLS required

Nice To Haves

One (1) year continuous recent security/law enforcement experience (civilian/military).

Responsibilities

Perform frequent inspections tours (patrols) of the facility to watch for and guard against signs of trespassing, loitering, theft, property damage, fire, vandalism, breaches of security, accidents and other hazardous conditions which threatens the safety and well-being of hospital staff, patients, visitors and serves as first line defense/response to such incidents.
Renders timely emergency assistance to requesting parties in incidents such as patient restraint, assault, theft, fire, etc., to the best of his/her ability.
Maintain knowledge of the Safety & Security Procedures as well as the Sky Lakes Safety and Disaster Policies.
Required to be thoroughly cognizant of the Security Officers involvement in the Hospital Internal and External Disaster Plans.
Operate all hospital vehicles in a safe manner and patrol all parking areas enforcing compliance with parking procedures as detailed in the Sky Lakes Medical Center policies.
Participate in investigations; maintain records, prepare incident and situation reports and other documents pertinent to security activities.
Consult with and keep supervisor informed of activities, needs, and problems.
Care for and maintain department supplies and equipment as assigned by the supervisor. Request supplies and equipment as needed or inform supervisor.
Attend no less than 80% of monthly staff meetings as required and all scheduled in-services.
Demonstrates competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the organization. This will be apparent by ongoing completion of any or all of the following: proficiency testing, skill demonstration, practice of core standards for service excellence, and documentation review.
Performs other duties as assigned.