Security Officer - Part time

HUTCHINSON CLINIC P A INC•Hutchinson, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer performs routine security services to help ensure the safety of the clinic and its surrounding areas. The role responds to reported incidents, exercises reasonable control as needed, and contacts appropriate authorities when necessary. It maintains and operates security equipment, conducts security awareness training for new staff, coordinates safety inspections, and takes action to remedy identified concerns. The officer ensures safety, security, and fire-protection standards are met; prepares and distributes security documentation; and operates safety equipment during emergencies. The position provides safety instruction to employees and departments, leads and coordinates the patient lifting team, and trains team members in proper lifting techniques. It also assists visitors, maintains incident and communication logs, and keeps the Director of Facilities Management and relevant staff informed of problems or concerns. Detailed written security reports are prepared monthly and upon request. Performance expectations include training employees and physicians as needed, periodically testing safety equipment, ensuring employees understand emergency procedures, and participating actively in the Safety Committee to help prevent workplace accidents. The position requires physical activity, the ability to work shifts of up to 10 hours, a flexible schedule, and possible extended periods outdoors in varying weather and climate conditions.

Requirements

Two to five years of similar or related experience.
Knowledge of methods and procedures for crime prevention.
Education equivalent to a high school education.
Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to defuse hostile situations to avoid workplace disruptions or outbursts.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and written documents in English.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience working with confidential information.
Proficiency in developing records systems, reports, and secure system processing requirements.
Working knowledge of incident investigation.
Ability to perform standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, grasping, walking, carrying, and climbing.
Ability to lift or carry objects up to 50 pounds infrequently and provide indirect patient-lifting assistance up to 200 pounds.
Ability to work shifts of up to 10 hours and maintain a flexible work schedule.
Ability to spend extended periods outdoors in varying weather and climate conditions when required.

Responsibilities

Perform routine security services and help ensure the safety of the facility.
Respond to incidents within the clinic and surrounding areas, exercise reasonable control as needed, and notify appropriate authorities when necessary.
Maintain and operate security equipment, including pagers and cameras.
Conduct security awareness training sessions for new staff.
Coordinate and conduct ongoing safety inspections and take appropriate action to remedy unsafe situations.
Ensure safety, security, and fire-protection standards are met and address violations as appropriate.
Create and distribute security manuals, documents, and records.
Operate safety equipment during emergencies.
Provide in-service instruction on safety topics and proper equipment use.
Lead the patient lifting team, coordinate its efforts, and train members in proper lift techniques to prevent injury.
Assist visitors as necessary.
Maintain an incident tracking and communication log.
Communicate consistently with the Director of Facilities Management and/or department staff about problems and concerns.
Prepare detailed written security reports for the Director of Facilities Management monthly and upon request.
Train employees and physicians as needed to maintain a safe work environment.
Conduct periodic safety-equipment testing and ensure employees are trained to follow emergency procedures.
Participate actively on the Safety Committee and help identify facility changes to avoid workplace accidents.