Security Department - Security Officer

Wayne Hospital Company • Greenville, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, Security Officers are responsible for monitoring all areas of the hospital in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Security Officers are on campus 24/7 and act as a visible deterrent to crime and policy infractions, as well as detect and report suspicious, unsafe or criminal acts at or near their assigned posts, which may be a threat to the property, staff, visitors or patients. Occasionally interacts with psychiatric/violent patients.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner.
• Up to 5 Years of verifiable experience, with 3 years in law enforcement, security, customer service or related field.
• Have intermediate computer skills, report writing and event logging using software (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to handle crisis situations calmly and efficiently.
• Ability to assist in lifting patients as needed.
• Ability to restrain violent/combative patients.
• Requires high level of mental alertness to avoid error and negative consequences to patients.
• Physical abilities must allow for frequent working, stooping, bending, and frequent lifting and moving of patients.

Nice To Haves

• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety within one year.
• Should obtain minimal level of proficiency of tasks through experience by the end of three months.
• Knowledge of principles of direct patient care, certain treatments, basic observations and essential points of care about emergency patients.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring all areas of the hospital to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Acting as a visible deterrent to crime and policy infractions.
• Detecting and reporting suspicious, unsafe, or criminal acts at or near assigned posts.
• Handling crisis situations calmly and efficiently.
• Assisting in lifting patients as needed to either assist nursing staff or help transport expired patients.
• Restraining violent/combative patients to prevent injuries to themselves, others, and yourself.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED