Armed Security Guard, JCH

The Armed Security Officer protects personnel and property within the DRH Health system and seeks to prevent criminal and destructive activity and correct hazards and unsafe conditions. Must have the ability to interact appropriately with all team members (including administrative and physician/providers), patients, and visitors under difficult circumstances. Assists DRH team members with combative patients or visitors.

RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Responds promptly to service requests, emergency codes, and urgent situations, internal/external disaster events, and other security-related tasks as needed.
• Visible deterrent to criminal activity, providing security for patients, team members, and visitors, protecting and patrolling hospital buildings, assets, and premises, as assigned.
• Conducts frequent security patrols of the facilities and grounds, as assigned. Ensures all property and facilities are secure. Detects and takes proper action regarding unauthorized or illegal entry. Inspects facility property for hazards or unsafe conditions reporting issues or concerns to Facilities. Identifies and reports trends related to security issues to Manager.
• Demonstrated competence with handgun, taser, body cam, radio, handcuffs, duty phone, and other law enforcement tools.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of reported incidents. Takes initial information for an incident report, uses proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, notes only the facts, leaving out personal opinions, and submits report in a timely manner. Prepares written reports on calls for service and unusual occurrences.
• Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge of network security monitors. Monitors live cameras, as needed.
• Controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic, when needed. Provides public services such as motorist and patient assistance and escorts to vehicles upon request. Controls and enforces facility parking through the use of patrols, towing, and explanation of rules as applicable, when needed.
• Responds to the collection, inventory and return of lost and found items, patient valuables, medication, and personal property according to policy.
• Assist team members at the helipad during emergencies, during patient transfers, during the application of medical restraints, and with disruptive patients and guests, when requested.
• Must be alert at all times and able to make immediate decisions with regard to laws, policies, and procedures.
• Listen and respond appropriately using tact and discretion. Distribute confidential and sensitive information or documentation.
• Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements that may include weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime.
• Uniforms must be worn in accordance with dress code requirements.
• Delivers various medical equipment as needed throughout the hospital system.
• Completes special projects and assignments designated by the Security Manager.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Complete basic incident command training and coursework.
• Utilization of assistive devices for lifting is mandatory.
• Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including require