Certified Police Officer - Phoebe Security

JOB SUMMARY: In search of a Certified Police Officer or Sheriff with arresting powers in Dougherty County

• Provide security for patients, employees, and visitors; protect hospital buildings, assets, and premises as assigned.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization

• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures

• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)

• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.

• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License and meet auto insurability requirements as approved by Phoebe Putney Health System's insurance company.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.

• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

• Long-distance or air travel as needed - not to exceed 10% travel.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 - 3 years Experience in a Healthcare Security assignment and / or Law Enforcement Field, or further background equivalent with guard service company or military police. (Required)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

• Required Certifications/Licensures: Active Law Enforcement Certification in State of Georgia, Officer must possess arresting power in Dougherty County, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

GENERAL SKILLS

• Organizational Skills

• Communication Skills

• Interpersonal Skills

• Customer Relations

• Mathematical

• Analytical

• Grammar / Spelling

• Read / Comprehend Written Instructions

• Follow Verbal Instructions

• Basic Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Physical abilities necessary to respond to hostile and distraught individuals/fire/emergencies/patient restraints, which may involve the evacuation of affected personnel during emergency situations.

• Ability to run 100 yards at any given time.

• Must be physically fit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have near normal vision

• Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors

• Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination

• Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing

• Continuously within shift (67-100%)

• Walking

• Continuously within shift (67-100%)

• Sitting

• Frequently within shift (34-66%)

• Climbing

• Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

• Bending/Stooping

• Frequently within shift (34-66%)

• Twist at waist

• Continuously within shift (67-100%)

• Pushing/Pulling

• Frequently within shift (34-66%)

• Reaching above shoulder

• Frequently within shift (34-66%)

• Lift/carry > 50 lbs with assistance

• Frequently within shift (34-66%)