Security Officer (Full-Time, Thursday - Monday 11P-7:30A)

Job DetailsJob Location: Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma or GEDJob Shift: 3rd ShiftJob Category: Safety & SecurityOrganization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

 

 

Position Summary

The role of the Security Officer reports to the Safety and Security Manager. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

 

Essential Position Responsibilities

 


Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients
Promptly respond to codes, alarms, and incidents and complete thorough investigation, including leadership when necessary
Assist various outside entities such as funeral homes, and all emergency services organizations
De-escalate situations that arise and maintain and calm and orderly environment


Qualifications


Education:  High school diploma or GED, required.  
Licensure and Certifications: Driver’s license and auto liability insurance, required.  
Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in a security officer role, preferred.


 

Work Environment: This position will spend approximately 80% of the time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs and 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population. This position will be exposed to communicable disease and bodily fluids.
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