Security Officer

Trinity Health•Springfield, MA

2d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the Security team at Mercy Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities. Position Purpose: The Security Officer performs general security work in the protection of person, property, and the enforcement of all applicable policies, rules, and regulations of the department, Hospital, and any applicable federal, state, or local laws to prevent losses due to accident and incidents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
All state specific licensing requirements including permanent Guard cards.
Six (6) months or more of private security, law enforcement or relevant military experience preferred
Knowledge of PC based applications in a Windows environment.
Excellent customer services skills.
Ability to think and act quickly in crisis situations.
Valid driver’s license, preferred.
Must be 21 years of age to operate Hospital vehicles.
Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently.
Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.
Must be able to lift 11-24 lbs., carry 11-24 lbs., push/pull 35-40 lbs.
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, and reaching overhead.
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally.
May be required to rotate and work long irregular shifts.
Work requires physically assisting in the restraining of psychiatric patients during crisis intervention.
Cognizant of the fact that the possibility of physical confrontation increases the likelihood of injury.

Responsibilities

Provides for the safety and security of all persons and property for patients, visitors, and colleagues on hospital campus.
Assists staff and others with argumentative, belligerent and combative individuals, especially where there is imminent danger to staff, physicians, patients and/or visitors.
If circumstances dictate, potentially participates as a member of a Restraint Team as directed by a member of the medical or nursing staff.
Patrols assigned areas of the facilities and grounds on foot or car according to established schedule and investigate unusual occurrences.
Reports incidents or apparent damage, or loss of patient, visitor, or hospital property through fire, theft, vandalism, or other unusual occurrences.