Security Officer

About This Role

Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and volunteers within a healthcare setting. Monitor premises, enforce policies, and respond to emergencies to ensure protection for all.

Responsibilities

• Monitor visitor or patient activity
• Monitor premises in and around the facility
• Enforce policy
• Provide assistance and direction
• Respond to emergencies
• Operate and monitor security technology systems, including surveillance cameras, access control systems, and alarm systems
• Use verbal and non-verbal strategies to calm individuals and resolve conflicts peacefully (de-escalation)
• Intervene to protect the safety of everyone involved when patients act aggressively or violently
• Ensure compliance with regulations such as HIPAA when reporting crimes or incidents
• Respond to bomb threats and suspicious packages, following protocols to ensure facility safety
• Engage in exercises like infant abduction and active shooter scenarios to prepare for real situations
• Perform respectful and safe searches of patients and search for narcotics
• Conduct inspections of walking surfaces, fire extinguishers, and overall facility safety to mitigate risks
• Enforce parking regulations to ensure safety and accessibility, focusing on enhancing the patient experience
• Collaborate with HR and law enforcement to conduct investigations, following protocols for disclosing patient information, and ensuring facility safety

Requirements

• Current Driver’s License (if applicable)
• Current Basic Life Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire
• At least 21 years of age

Qualifications

• Entry level

Nice to Have

• One-year previous law enforcement, corrections, public safety, military police or security experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications