Weapons Detection Officer

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

1d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides security for patients, employees, and visitors; protects hospital buildings, assets, and premises as assigned. Additionally, provides traffic control and maintains parking lots and structures.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's six months to one-year related experience or training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Data entry and Computer tech savvy experience preferred!

Responsibilities

• Monitor Weapons Detection System from the Security Office.
• Track constant flow of traffic coming into the Avera Facilities utilizing surveillance system and card access control system.
• Respond to any alerts defined by the weapons detection system utilizing the integrated intercom system.
• Asking the individual to vacate the premise or show what is alerting on their person.
• Monitor radio traffic of other on duty Security Officers.
• Respond to inquiries for advice or assistance from hospital personnel, students, and visitors.
• Maintain records and prepare incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities.
• May secure patient valuables or lost and found articles. Maintains log of items received.
• Serves as a liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree