Security Officer

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer works under the supervision of the Security Manager, and such other supervisors as designated by the Security Manager, to protect Medical Center property and ensure the safety of patients, visitors and employees by patrolling the buildings and grounds to prevent losses due to accidents and incidents and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
BMVL required (Must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC's insurance carriers)
Must be certified in Taser within 180 days of employment. Taser certification requires training in Self-Defense, Crisis Intervention, and De-Escalation techniques.
BLS within 90 days of hire required

Nice To Haves

Basic Police training or Private Security Officer training from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council or an equivalent program of specialized training preferred
One year of security, law-enforcement, or corrections experience preferred

Responsibilities

Patrol of all hospital property and facilities on foot and in a vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, criminal activity and violations of hospital policies and procedures.
Respond to alarm activations, emergency call box activations, radio dispatched calls, and personal and telephone requests for assistance and observed incidents.
Perform other security related duties and assignments, such as: locking/unlocking doors; accepting, storing and returning patient valuables; providing money escorts, and safety escorts for employees, visitors and patients, and other duties related to the security mission as assigned.
Respond to and investigate criminal offenses and incidents that occur on hospital property that involve hospital staff, visitors, patients and property and prepare and file the appropriate documentation.
Physically restrain patients under medical and/or clinical supervision; restrain non-patients whose behavior threatens themselves or others.
Perform safety checks. Perform routine checks of fire extinguishers, alarm functioning and parking violations. Write parking citations, work orders and reports as required.
Write required reports relating to activities performed in the course of duties.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature and by attending security related seminars, conferences and in-services.
Perform motorist assists to SOMC employees, customers, and visitors, such as “jump-starting” vehicles, unlocking vehicles, inflating tires, and giving street directions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tuition and certification assistance
Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
Many other benefit offerings