Description:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Security Officer is responsible for the protection, safeguarding and security of assets, caregivers, patients and visitors. S/he performs security patrols; protects property from theft, fire, vandalism, and accidents; and aids patients, caregivers and visitors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Completes patrols of the hospital buildings and grounds including off-site clinics, monitors all activity in and out of the hospital, and endeavors to prevent vandalism, theft, fire, and disturbances within the facility.
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Checks cars and verifies if vehicles are parked in restricted areas such as fire zones, turnarounds, ambulance entrances, or reserved parking spaces.
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Checks exterior lighting and egress routes to emergency and fire entrances.
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Escorts staff to and from parking areas or between buildings as requested.
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Interact with hospital staff of all departments with special emphasis on the Emergency Department.
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Responds to overhead pages (i.e. Code Red, Code Blue, Dr Rush, Operation Teamwork, Code Pink, Panic Button, etc.)
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Responds to security requests timely based on severity/priority.
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Responds to fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events. Is an integral part of the Emergency Management team.
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Contacts and assists law enforcement when necessary.
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Locks and unlocks doors and areas at prescribed times.
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Coordinates with House Supervisor when hospital is in “lock down.”
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Remains highly visible.
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Writes reports of unusual activity.
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Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with hospital/clinic staff, patients, visitors, volunteers, students, and Providers.
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Protects and maintains confidentiality of hospital and patient information.
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Communicates effectively with others; passes down pertinent information to oncoming shift.
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Maintains the Security Log
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Additional Duties as assigned.
Requirements:
EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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High School Diploma or GED
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Completion of Gila Regional Security in-house training.
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Healthcare Security Officer certification preferred, must obtain within 1 year of hire
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Advanced de-escalation techniques
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Obtain IS-100, 200, 700, 800 within 1 year of employment
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Must hold a valid Driver’s License and maintain ability to be insured to operate GRMC vehicles.
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Hazardous waste management procedures including emergency response and contingency plan implementation within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter
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Security, law enforcement or military experience preferred
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Ability to use Micro-Soft word and to have a general computer working knowledge
Note: Job description available upon request**All required documents must be presented at time of hire.**EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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