Security Officer

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Security Officer

                        

Location

Mentor

                    

Facility

CC Mentor Hospital

                     

Department

Security-Mentor Hospital

                      

Job Code

K17000

                     

Shift

Nights

                       

Schedule

10:00pm-6:00am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital team and experience world-class care at its best. This state-of-the-art facility offers Lake County residents enhanced access to Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top healthcare systems. With four operating rooms, 34 inpatient care rooms and a helipad, we are making access to high-quality care close to home easier than ever for our Lake County patients. Here, you can become part of Mentor’s supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team.  

Our goal of delivering exceptional services and care goes far beyond the clinical setting. We also have a responsibility to keep our patients, visitors, caregivers and staff safe and secure. As a Security Officer, you will play an essential role in this mission. Here, you will be part of a team driven by a passion to protect, integrity and mutual support.   

A caregiver in this position works evenings from 2:00PM - 10:30PM, with every other weekend requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats. 
• Deter vandalism, theft, and property abuse through routine patrols of all hospital property to include inside areas as well as all parking lots and decks. 
• Protect patients, visitors, and caregivers by providing escorts and eliminating safety hazards.  
• Enforce Cleveland Clinic facility policies (e.g., parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, tobacco free/smoking policy, etc.). 
• Maintain knowledge of and follow policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plans. 
• Facilitate planned drills and simulations. 
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirement.
• Provide information and assistance to caregivers and visitors to promote their safety on the premises. 
• Conduct Emergency Department metal detector searches using a magnetometer and/or hand-held scanning devices. 
• Search all patients and visitors entering the Emergency Department, including bags, backpacks, briefcases, knapsacks, purses or parcels.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Ohio Valid Driver’s License (VDL) and eligible insurance 
• One year of experience in Criminal Justice, Private/Public/Military Security and/or related law enforcement fields OR Ohio Peace Officer Training (police) Academy Certification 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) approved Private Security Academy 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/      

 

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands require full body motion, physical strength and stamina sufficient to chase, apprehend and subdue criminal suspects, and respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
• Requires extensive walking and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have good eye/hand coordination and able to pass annual eye (with appropriate corrections) and hearing tests.

 

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.