Security Officer

Job Summary:

The Security Officer provides safety and security services to ensure the well-being of both people and property by patrolling assigned areas. The Security Officer will assist with enforcement of rules and regulations of OakLeaf Surgical Hospital.

Hours:

• Full-Time

• Monday through Friday

• 10PM - 6AM

Security Job Functions:

• Escorts visitors, patients, and staff to requested locations.

• Performs routine patrols of the hospital and campus.

• Responds to emergency situations and alarms.

• Verbally de-escalates high stress situations involving agitated persons.

• Confront hostile persons in high stress situations using physical force as needed.

• Enforces Oakleaf Surgical Hospital policies related to Environment of Care Safety and Security.

• Conducts and evaluates fire drills.

• Controls access to Oakleaf Surgical Hospital through video surveillance and access control systems.

• Assists in maintaining the lost and found program.

• Conducts investigations and prepares security incident reports.

• Assists motorists as needed.

• Observes safety and security hazards while on patrols.

• Maintains accurate daily logs.

• Has a plan that creates a mechanism for staff to have a security escort when exiting the hospital.

• Is aware of specific geographic areas defined as high-risk areas based on crime stats provided by the Altoona Police Department commonly known areas of concentrated criminal activity.

• Maintains awareness of high-risk patients in terms of potential threat to hospital staff.

• Is subject to all affiliate policies and rules relative to on-call status.

• Completes paperwork related to the service provided to ensure accurate reimbursement.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowing in implementation of security protocols, access control, and emergency management procedures.

• Demonstrate effective communication with colleagues, visitors, and authorities both verbally and in writing.

• Knowledge in security systems, alarms, and other technological tools used for monitoring and controlling access.

• Knowledge in Microsoft Officer and other technology platforms used for leading the Emergency Management program.

• Keen attention to detail and the ability to notice suspicious activities or behaviors.

• Customer services skills to provide assistance and information to visitors while maintaining a professional and courthouse demeanor.

• Knowledge of law, regulations and accreditation standards related to security, privacy, the use of force and emergency management.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.

• Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field of study required.

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field of study preferred.

• Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) certification preferred.

• Two (2) or more years of experience of private security functions required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

• Company paid life insurance

• Free scrubs with laundry service

• Free meals

• PTO

• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match

• Tuition reimbursement

• Wellness reimbursement