Security Officer

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Our goal of delivering exceptional services and care goes far beyond the clinical setting. We also have a responsibility to keep our patients, visitors, caregivers and staff safe and secure. As a Security Officer, you will play an essential role in this mission and be a part of our growing organization.

A caregiver in this position works nights from 10:00PM - 6:30AM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats.
• Deter vandalism, theft and property abuse through routine patrols of all hospital property to include inside areas as well as all parking lots and decks.
• Protect patients, visitors and caregivers by providing escorts and eliminating safety hazards.
• Enforce Cleveland Clinic facility policies (e.g., parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, tobacco free/smoking policy, etc.).
• Maintain knowledge of and follow policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plans.
• Facilitate planned drills and simulations.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirement
• Complete de-escalation training provided by department within the first six months of hire and taser training and certification within the first year and as required after.
• Provide information and assistance to caregivers and visitors to promote their safety on the premises.
• Conduct Emergency Department metal detector searches using a magnetometer and/or hand-held scanning devices.
• Search all bags, backpacks, briefcases, knapsacks, purses or parcels entering the Emergency Department.
• Log search activities with Dispatch after each activity.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License (VDL) and ability to maintain insurance eligibility.
• One year of experience in the field of Criminal Justice, Private/Public/Military Security, and/or related Law Enforcement fields OR completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training (police) Academy and certification

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) approved Private Security Academy

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Physical Requirements:

• Full body motion, physical strength and stamina sufficient to chase, apprehend and subdue criminal suspects and respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies
• Extensive walking and standing for prolonged periods of time
• Good eye/hand coordination and ability to pass annual eye (with appropriate corrections) and hearing tests

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

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