Union Hospital is seeking a Security Officer who performs a variety of security and safety related functions while involved in the safeguarding of employees, patients, visitors, physicians, and property.

Schedule: 7a-7p

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing a safe environment for patients, employees, and visitors.
• Protects buildings, assets and premises.
• Patients and visitors will be of primary concern to the Security Officer.
• Assist clinical staff with lifting patients when needed.
• Must be able to work well under pressure during emergency situation.
• Must possess outstanding service excellence skills.
• Must be able to intervene with physically aggressive individuals.
• Produce all hospital staff identification and establish access level.
• Identifies and investigates unusual or suspicious activity.
• Conduct investigations for Risk Management.
• Provide security and safety to behavioral health staff and patients.
• Coordinates after hour visitor procedures.
• Demonstrate competency in roles and responsibilities while responding to all emergency codes.
• Coordinate mortuary issues with local funeral homes and law enforcement.
• Coordinate with Child Protection on family domestic issues in the maternal infant center and pediatrics.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Licenses / Certifications: American Heart Association BLS and De-Escalation certification required within 90 days of employment. Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.

Experience:Two years’ experience in security, military service, police, public safety or an equivalent amount
of education may be substituted. Hospital experience is preferred.

Skills

Required

Preferred