Security & Safety Officer | Willmar

CentraCare•Willmar, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring for a Security Officer at the Rice Memorial Hospital. As the Safety & Security Officer your main responsibilities would be monitoring and protecting hospital patients, employees, guests, and property, preserving the peace, preventing crime, and detecting and detaining violators of the law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, and deal effectively with individuals/groups in a health care setting.
A valid Minnesota driver’s license and a driving record in good standing required.
A full set of fingerprints in accordance with Minnesota Statute 326.336 is required.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required prior to completion of unit orientation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in security, policing, training in law enforcement or private security preferred.
Minimum training and certification up to the level of EMR within 3 months of hire.
Must become certified in the use of the ASP expandable baton, handcuffing, VISTELAR and CEW (conducted energy weapon/Taser), as well as experience the effects of receiving a Taser exposure within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Responds to hospital emergency codes
Frequently patrols parking lots and clinics in patrol squad
Performs routine rounding on aggressive flagged patients or those at risk for security intervention
Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
Serves as a liaison for responding law enforcement agencies