Security Officer, 7p-7a

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Security/Transportation Coordinator, the Security Officer is responsible for monitoring all areas of the Pavilion and Hospital in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Work Experience

Corrections or law enforcement experience preferred.

Required Skills

§ Must be able to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards when no directions are given.

§ Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting %

Walking - Greater than 32%

Standing - Greater than 32%

Bending/Squatting - 1-15%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 1-15%

OSHA Category

Minimal potential for direct body fluid exposure

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.

Other Physical/Environmental Demands

Lifting - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance

Carrying - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance

Pulling - up to 100lbs

Pushing - up to 100lbs

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

§ Patrols the pavilion and hospital building and premises to prevent fires, theft, vandalism, and intruders.

§ Monitors conduct and behaviors of visitors on properties.

§ Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.

§ Reports safety and or fire hazards or security violations.

§ Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from Pavilion and hospital personnel and visitor; escorts personnel to parking lot.

§ Participates in investigations as directed.

§ Maintains records and prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities.

§ Secures and /or unlocks offices and facilities as required.

§ Maintains and secures log of times received.

§ Controls parking and traffic flow; enforces parking regulations.

§ Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

§ Demonstrates competency in communication with pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

§ Confidentiality must be maintained for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

§ Demonstrates appropriate awareness for safety of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

§ When making rounds, if pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients are away from their intended area, notify their station/pod.

§ Demonstrates appropriate awareness for suspected abuse/neglect to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and take measures to report them according to protocol.

§ Quick Registration might be requested at TJHC location on an as needed basis

§ Performs additional tasks as assigned.

Required

• High School or equivalent or better

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