Security Officer

Job Description

Position Details:

• Full-Time

About the Job:

The security officer is responsible for patrolling all medical center properties to prevent fire, theft, illegal entry, crimes against persons, patient elopement, intoxicated persons, disputes, and other possible hostile situations. He/she must take the initiative to restore order, make initial investigations, and complete a written report of the incident. Must be able to detect violations of established guidelines and procedures, and elicit cooperation of others to correct the same. Record all rounds and requests on a daily log. Respond to all emergency calls such as fire, bomb threats, combative situations, etc.

• Protects life and property of hospital patients, visitors, and staff.

• Patrols hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, and vandalism.

• Secures unlocks, and protects hospital buildings.

• Responds to the security needs of hospital patients, visitors, and staff.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED required. Diploma or transcripts are required upon hire.

• Prior security-related experience (preferred)

• Valid drivers license

• Must have or qualify for an Unarmed Security License in the state of Tennessee.

• SAMA certification and Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.

To define excellence, and give hope, from our family to yours is our mission at Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland. To that end, our vision is to be the provider of choice for our patients, the employer of choice for those seeking to live lives of impact, and the team of choice for our clinicians at every level.

Our commitment to each teammate is to provide an environment where excellence, personal and professional growth, and accomplishment can flourish. Our expectation for each teammate is that they share our commitment to creating such an environment and that our collective responsibility to our teammates and our patients remains at the forefront of what we do. We seek high performers. Join us if you are one.