Security Officer

Job Description

As a security officer, you are vital to the upkeep of safety and security in a range of contexts, such as public events, residential communities, commercial buildings, and educational institutions. Your main duty is to patrol assigned areas, keep an eye on surveillance tools, and respond to security situations in order to safeguard people, property, and assets. Vigilance, professionalism, and effective communication are all necessary for this role in order to provide a safe atmosphere for all parties involved.

Full Job Description For Security Officer

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

The Security/Maintenance Associate is responsible to perform general maintenance and security duties, respond to all security alerts, fires, and disasters (i.e.; Disasters Levels I, II, III, and IV, etc.). The core responsibility is to protect staff, visitors, patients, and property according to policy and procedures.

Security Officer: JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols hospital property to ensure the safety for patients, visitors, employees, etc.
• Handles and monitors patients that exhibit violent behavior.
• Investigates security related incidents and documents findings on an incident report.
• Documents and maintains a daily report of activities.
• Locks and unlocks various buildings around the hospital campus.
• Responsible for being part of the fire and disaster response teams.
• Enforces the hospital parking policy.
• Display a caring and professional attitude when greeting all customers at all times.
• Demonstrates competence, as a member of the security alert team, in responding to agitation/ violent behavior of an individual requiring verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint.
• Performs hazardous patient decontamination procedures. Identifies hazards, selects proper personal protective equipment (including respiratory protection) sets up appropriate decontamination systems, removes contaminated clothing from patients, and contains contaminated wastes for proper disposal.
• Works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving/problem prevention skills equal to the expected level of responsibility to their jobs.
• Be able to install, repair, and maintain various parts and components of equipment within the facilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks / inspections on all equipment as required.
• Have knowledge of general commercial building maintenance.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS For Security Officer

Frequent climbing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching and standing. Must be able to walk up to ½ mile to job assignments and run to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner. Must frequently talk to employees and non-employees about work related issues. Occasionally must sit, crawl, push objects of various weight and material, balance body, finger and grasp. Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 100 pounds while weight of item is stationary or moving. Must be able to hear as it relates alarms, verbal orders, etc.

Must be able to see as it relates to use of equipment, tools, prints and diagrams. Must be able to smell and as it relates to possible maintenance problems. Must be able to feel as it relates to equipment, tools and determining problems. Must be able to work alone and/or with others. Must be able to work in confined spaces. Must be able to withstand varied temperature changes as it relates to weather and work area conditions. Must be able to feel vibrations as it relates to possible maintenance problems.

Education Required :

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate (G.E.D.). Trade School Certificate preferred.

Training And Experience Required For Security Officer:

Experience in security/ security related fields and customer service is preferred. Mechanical ability related to various trades preferred. General knowledge of commercial building maintenance preferred.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke’s!!