Security Officer PD - Lifespan : Job Details

Summary:The Security Officer reports to the Manager Safety & Security. Under general supervision, provides security for patients, employees, and visitors; protects hospital buildings, assets, and premises as assigned. Requires working outdoors in both good and bad weather.Responsibilities:Patrols hospital buildings and premises to prevent fires, thefts, vandalism, and intruders.Monitors conduct of visitors on hospital premises; confronts unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.Reports safety and/or fire hazards or security violations to Manager Safety/Security.Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from hospital personnel, students, and visitors; restrains psychiatric patients when requested.Escorts personnel to parking lots and hospital buildings.Participates in investigations; maintains records and prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities.Maintains records, reports, and files as required.Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of activities, needs, and problems in assigned areas.Secures offices and facilities as required; may be asked to secure certain personal articles of visitors or lost and found articles; maintains log of items received.Controls parking and traffic flow; enforces parking regulations.Performs cleaning tasks as requested per duties list.Assists in maintaining a safe environment on patients' units as requested.Maintains established hospital and department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control.Cares for and maintains department supplies and equipment; requisitions supplies and equipment as needed or informs supervisor.Attends meetings and in-services as required.Maintains professional growth and development through in-services, education, seminars, workshops, etc.Observes all hospital guiding principles and all hospital policies, rules, and regulations including those pertaining to quality improvement, infection control, risk management, and safety.Other Information:BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Completion of high school or equivalent.Current CPR and First Aid certification desirable.Valid driver's license with a good driving record required.EXPERIENCE:Previous training in security techniques or directly related job experience.One week of on-the-job experience to become familiar with Hospital complex policies and procedures.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Works in all environments of the Hospital complex including offices, patient care environments, parking areas, buildings, control rooms, etc.Must be able to remain standing/walking for long periods of time.Capable of climbing multi-levels of stairs for assistance.Capable of lifting occasionally weights in excess of 50 lbs.Exposed to dangers of assault and hazards resulting from investigation of alarms and other irregularities when making rounds.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None.Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Location: Bradley Hospital, USA:RI:East ProvidenceWork Type: Per DiemShift: Shift 1Union: Non-UnionApply#J-18808-Ljbffr