Senior Security Officer - FOP MC Security

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the security of an outpatient location and/or serves as an active field training officer for an assigned shift, providing support and maintaining a secured environment for staff, physicians, patients, and visitors. The Senior Security Officer must possess advanced knowledge of the unique security department operations at the Medical Center and be capable of operating independently to assist multiple areas and departments. Senior Officers will assist Department Administration and on-site property managers in the management of patient property and investigation functions. They are expected to be highly knowledgeable about departmental operations and training processes. The Senior Security Officer provides ongoing field training services for newly hired security officers and/or performs security services for offsite Medical Center facilities and locations. This includes facilitating monthly meetings with newly hired employees to review progress and assess knowledge, skills, and abilities, continuing these meetings during the employee’s one-year probationary period, and submitting feedback to the employee’s manager. This role performs public and patient safety functions, including securing property by patrolling buildings and grounds, staffing fixed security posts, monitoring persons entering and leaving facilities, and monitoring cameras, security, and alarm systems. The position requires responding to emergencies as part of regular responsibilities and maintaining specific levels of training and knowledge related to the various properties secured. This position will also lead after-action incident debriefings with clinical staff and ensure impacted employees have access to emotional support resources. They assist in overseeing and managing patient property and valuables, investigating patient property losses or thefts, Medical Center thefts, and employee accidents assigned to the Security Department for follow-up, ensuring complete and accurate reports with recommendations are submitted. This position requires limited supervision, and work may be expected without well-defined procedures or instructions. It also involves reporting Public Safety and Security concerns and performing all other necessary security department functions.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• 2 years of relevant experience required
• Valid Ohio Driver's License
• Must serve 12 months probationary period from date of employment
• Selected candidate is subject to successful completion of a psychological evaluation
• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check
• A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process
• Advanced knowledge of the unique security department operations at the Medical Center
• Highly knowledgeable about departmental operations and training processes
• Required to maintain specific levels of training and knowledge relating to the various property they secure

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in relevant field may be preferred
• 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide support and maintain a secured environment for staff, physicians, patients and visitors
• Maintain a secured environment for staff, physicians, patients and visitors
• Step in and operate independently to assist multiple areas and departments
• Assist Department Administration and on-site property managers in the management of the patient property and investigation functions
• Provide on-going field training services for newly hired security officers
• Perform security services for offsite Medical Center facilities and locations
• Facilitate monthly meetings with newly hired employees to review progress and assess knowledge, skills and abilities
• Continue monthly meetings during the newly hired employee’s probationary period for one year and submit feedback to the employee’s manager
• Perform public and patient safety functions including ensuring property is secured by patrolling buildings and grounds
• Staff fixed security posts
• Monitor persons entering and leaving facilities
• Monitor cameras, and security and alarm systems
• Respond to emergencies as part of their regular responsibilities
• Maintain specific levels of training and knowledge relating to the various property they secure
• Lead after action incident debriefings with clinical staff
• Ensure that impacted employees have access to emotional support resources
• Assist in overseeing and managing patient property and valuables
• Assist in the investigation of patient property losses or thefts, Medical Center thefts, and employee accidents assigned to the Security Department for follow up
• Ensure complete and accurate reports with recommendations, as appropriate, are submitted following all investigations
• Report Public Safety and Security concerns
• Perform all other security department functions as necessary

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions
• Access to boundless resources that support you

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees