Security Officer

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. Our goal of delivering exceptional services and care goes far beyond the clinical setting. We also have a responsibility to keep our patients, visitors, caregivers and staff safe and secure. As a Security Officer, you will play an essential role in this mission and be a part of our growing organization. You will be responsible for protecting patients, visitors, caregivers and hospital property by conducting regular patrols and enforcing facility policies. A caregiver in this position works nights from 10:00PM – 6:30AM, with weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to maintain insurance eligibility
One year of experience in the field of criminal justice, private, public or military security and/or related law enforcement fields OR completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training (police) Academy and certification

Nice To Haves

Completion of an Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) approved by the Private Security Academy

Responsibilities

Perform proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats.
Deter vandalism, theft and property abuse through routine patrols of all hospital property to include inside areas as well as all parking lots and decks.
Protect patients, visitors and caregivers by providing escorts and eliminating safety hazards.
Enforce Cleveland Clinic facility policies (e.g., parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, tobacco free/smoking policy, etc.).
Maintain knowledge of and follow policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plans.
Facilitate planned drills and simulations.
Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirement to include de-escalation training provided by department within the first 6 months of hire, taser training and certification within the first year and as required after.
Provide information and assistance to caregivers and visitors to promote their safety on the premises.
Conduct Emergency Department metal detector searches using a magnetometer and/or hand-held scanning devices.
Search all patients and visitors entering the Emergency Department including all bags, backpacks, briefcases, knapsacks, purses or parcels.
Wand all new admissions to the Emergency Department, inclusive of the belongings and/or the patient as appropriate.