Public Safety / Security Officer - PRN

Public Safety / Security Officer

• PRN If you're looking for a place to call home and grow, Three Crosses Regional Hospital is looking for you! We are looking for a Public Safety Security Officer that is committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture. Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to high quality patient care and being the first choice of patients and providers in the communities we serve. We are dedicated to hiring team members that will adapt to our culture, pride themselves in professionalism, integrity, transparency, two-way communication, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff. The Security Officer maintains safe and secure environment for medical staff/employees, patients, and visitors by patrolling the premises and ensure that all hospital property is secure. Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned site. Preserves order and acts to enforce regulations when assistance is requested by medical employees. The incumbent will carry-out duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of Three Crosses Regional Hospital, and fully supports the mission, vision, and values of Three Crosses Regional Hospital.

Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring visitors and assisting with the arrival and departure of guests. Patrol the facility and grounds, monitor all activity in and out of the hospital. Respond efficiently and effectively to fire drills, external and internal disasters and or drills, trauma alerts, emergency response codes etc. Manage verbal or physical aggressive situations without injury to patients and staff, using verbal intervention/de-escalation skills, remain calm, exercising judgement, and avoiding unnecessary physical force and abusive language.

Debrief daily with your manager or other security personnel about what you have observed on your rounds. Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, and access points. Will be part of the Emergency Management Plans Response team and respond when necessary. Responsible for maintaining confidentiality and discretion when handling private information.

Required to effectively manage agitated or aggressive patient or visitors. Ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays. Attend staff meetings as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma Preferred: 3 plus years’ experience in security, customer service or related field within hospital setting. Required: ICS 100 & ICS 200 certificate within 30 days of hire Required : International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety within 6 months of hire Requited: Valid Driver’s License “ We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.