Security Officer-Security - Full Time - The Guthrie Clinic : Job Details

Position Summary:Ensures the Guthrie's Campuses are safe and secure for patients, employees, and visitors by routinely patrolling all buildings and grounds and by responding as required to requests for assistance from patients, employees or visitors. Reports to the Regional Coordinator for Securityor their designee. Applicants must be willing to submit to fingerprinting for a background check.Education, License & Cert:Classroom training in a field relevant to the security functions with course work in the behavioral sciences is strongly preferred. NYS registration as security guard required (for New York sites). Valid Drivers' License required. High School Diploma or equivalency required; further Educational Degree preferred.Experience:One or more years' experience in institutional security, preferably in a health care facility or a similar setting. Working knowledge of the different departmental functions within a hospital or health care facility. Knowledge of state and federal security regulations affecting hospitals. Must be experienced in effectively interacting with people and possess excellent communication skills.Essential Functions:Trustworthy in safeguarding confidential information. Must maintain a very neat and well-groomed appearance. May be required to work rotating shifts, nights, evenings, days, and on holidays, weekends, or shifts other than that which is considered the normal work shift. May also be required to work overtime hours.Must act in a courteous and friendly manner toward patients, visitors, and employees.Further competencies will be designated by the Regional Security Coordinator as changes in technology and patient care requirements occur.Tours the Campus Hospital and grounds frequently to ensure that all open and functioning departments are secure and safe. Ensures all closed departments are locked and secure from intruders and that all perimeter entrances and exits are secure at designated hours. Prevents unauthorized persons from entering the buildings during non-visiting hours or congregating on the grounds. Maintains a high degree of visibility in the hospital emergency department.Assists in transporting patients within the building or to and from vehicles as requested by nursing personnel. Responds promptly and courteously to calls for assistance by hospital/campus personnel. Observes the buildings and grounds closely during patrols, looking for unsafe conditions and reporting them to the supervisor.Required to restrain patients, visitors, or employees when necessary to protect personnel or property, or when advised by nursing personnel to assist in the treatment of a patient.Completes detailed reports of incidents occurring during work shift and submits them to the supervisor. Completes a minimum of eight (8) hours of continuing education per year on security-related issues.Utilizes time to departments' best advantage, coordinating tasks to help achieve high-quality work and services, maximizing productivity and efficiency. Performs other duties as assigned.Exhibits initiative in performing all duties, regularly assists co-workers, and consistently strives to be a productive member of the department and the organization. Maintains good inter- and intra-departmental relationships, interacts effectively with all customers, both internal and external, and establishes and maintains working relationships with local police and fire officials.Consistently demonstrates good judgment, the ability to assess situations, consider alternatives, and select an appropriate course of action. Consults supervisor as appropriate. Attends annual update and review education sessions and departmental meetings.Maintains desired attendance level, arrives on time at the start of scheduled shift, and returns promptly after breaks and lunch periods.Complies with the requirement for annual physical assessment within the appropriate timeframe.Other Duties:Travel for this position is sometimes required.Follows Infection Control Procedures, Safety: Fire/Disaster; OSHA, Policies and Procedures; Departmental Administrative; Human Resources, Emergency Preparedness.It is understood that this description is not intended to be all-inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.#J-18808-Ljbffr