Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Security Officer works under the supervision of the Security Manager, and such other supervisors as designated by the Security Manager, to protect Medical Center property and ensure the safety of patients, visitors and employees by patrolling the buildings and grounds to prevent losses due to accidents and incidents and performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

Basic Police training or Private Security Officer training from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council or an equivalent program of specialized training preferred

Licensure:

BMVL required (Must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC\'s insurance carriers)

Must be certified in Taser within 180 days of employment. Taser certification requires training in Self-Defense, Crisis Intervention, and De-Escalation techniques.

BLS within 90 days of hire required

Experience:

At least one year of security, law-enforcement, or corrections experience required

Interpersonal Skills:

Must be capable of making good sound judgments in safety and security related situations.

Must exercise considerable tact when dealing with people.

Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.

Must be capable of following instructions.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills:

Must be able to use hands for simple grasping, such as holding a radio or telephone; must have fine manipulation skills such as when writing and using a computer, pushing and pulling heavy loads, and dealing with fire fighting equipment.

Must be able to use feet for repetitive movement especially while driving company vehicles.

Must be able to operate a computer and be familiar with basic computer software, such as word-processing, spreadsheets, or databases.

Essential Physical Requirements:

The physical demand for this position is very heavy.

Must be able to occasionally lift and/or drag 100 pounds when answering emergency calls to assist with patients or customers, or when transporting items.

Must be able to bend, squat, reach above shoulders, and crawl.

Must be able to independently climb stairwells and ladders with fire fighting equipment without assistance.

Must be able to run.

Must be able to walk and drive in inclement weather such as snow or rain.

Essential Mental Requirements:

Must occasionally work alone.

Must be able to meet deadlines under pressure, and to work irregular schedules.

Must be able to concentrate on details.

Must be able to positively interact with patients, visitors and employees.

Must be able to solve problems on an independent basis.

Must be aware that the possibility of physical confrontation increases the likelihood of injury.

Must understand that there may be exposure to odors, body fluids, sharp instruments, moving machinery, and other hazards.

Essential Sensory Requirements:

Must be able to hear machinery sound changes, whistles, cries for help, screams, alarms and traffic noises.

Must be able to see dangerous or hazardous situations or conditions; must have excellent depth perception and no night blindness.

Must be able to smell noxious or unusual odors.

Exposure to Hazards:

Frequently exposed to odors, body fluids, sharp instruments and moving machinery.

Frequent exposure to hazards of driving and foot patrol including poor road conditions, ice and snow.

Must be able to work outside in all types of weather.

Knows that the possibility of physical confrontation increases the likelihood of injury.

Other:

N/A

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Patrol of all hospital property and facilities on foot and in a vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, criminal activity and violations of hospital policies and procedures.
• Respond to alarm activations, emergency call box activations, radio dispatched calls, and personal and telephone requests for assistance and observed incidents.
• Perform other security related duties and assignments, such as: locking/unlocking doors; accepting, storing and returning patient valuables; providing money escorts, and safety escorts for employees, visitors and patients, and other duties related to the security mission as assigned.
• Respond to and investigate criminal offenses and incidents that occur on hospital property that involve hospital staff, visitors, patients and property and prepare and file the appropriate documentation.
• Physically restrain patients under medical and/or clinical supervision; restrain non-patients whose behavior threatens themselves or others.
• Perform safety checks. Perform routine checks of fire extinguishers, alarm functioning and parking violations. Write parking citations, work orders and reports as required.
• Write required reports relating to activities performed in the course of duties.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature and by attending security related seminars, conferences and in-services.
• Perform motorist assists to SOMC employees, customers, and visitors, such as \xe2\x80\x9cjump-starting\xe2\x80\x9d vehicles, unlocking vehicles, inflating tires, and giving street directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Southern Ohio Medical Center