Assists patients and protects patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and visitors from persons who are, or could be dangerous to self or others. Patrols the hospital’s buildings and grounds and takes necessary precautions to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry and injuries to all.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience

Minimum of 1 year of security or advanced schooling experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work weekends, holidays and shifts
Must have ability to calmly and professionally manage patients and visitors in stressful situations
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for writing security reports and daily logs.
Ability to multi task, handle interruptions and work with patients in a clinical environment.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience

Previous hospital security experience
Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) and/or AVADE training
CPR
Experience using access control and CCTV systems
Strong report writing skills

Required Education

Completion of high school

Preferred Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or equivalent

License/Certification

CPR certification (required within 90 days of employment)
MOAB or AVADE certification (required within 30 days of employment)
Active Drivers License required

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.

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