Security Officer 7P-7A Every other Weekend

Emanuel Medical Center•Swainsboro, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Security, the Security Officer monitors all areas of Emanuel Medical Center hospital, clinics, and nursing home to help ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. The role also monitors parking facilities and pedestrian and vehicle traffic in accordance with department and facility policies. The Security Officer is an employee of Emanuel Medical Center and is expected to follow facility policies and procedures. The position answers to the Director of Security. The role may involve stressful interactions, including discussing facility policies and procedures with a wide variety of people, dealing with hostile attitudes and people unfamiliar with health care procedures, and interacting with people who have lost loved ones. The Security Officer is expected to balance compassion with the facility’s security needs. Emanuel Medical Center offers access to trained personnel to help employees deal with these stresses, and use of these resources is encouraged. The listed duties and skills describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No license required.
Must be able to stand for long periods.
Must be able to use a computer keyboard.
Must be able to read correspondence related to the position.
Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
Must be able to communicate by telephone and in person with patients, families, and visitors.
Must be able to discuss facility policies and procedures with a wide variety of people and deal with hostile attitudes and stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Prior security and training experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Monitor all areas of the hospital, clinics, and nursing home to help ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
Monitor parking facilities and pedestrian and vehicle traffic according to department and facility policies.
Follow Emanuel Medical Center policies and procedures.
Discuss facility policies and procedures with a wide variety of people.
Balance compassion with the facility’s security needs when dealing with stressful situations.