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

Akron

                    

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

                     

Department

Security-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job Code

AK0698

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

10:00pm-6:00am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.   

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 ensure the well-being of everyone you encounter while creating a welcoming, inviting environment. You will offer escorts and facility directions when requested, allowing you to interact with new people every day. This position provides an excellent opportunity to use your skills to support a healthcare system paving the way in life-changing treatment.  

A caregiver in this position works 10:00PM – 6:00AM. 

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, including inside areas, parking lots and desks. 

• Protect patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts and eliminating safety hazards. 

• Enforce Cleveland Clinic facility policies (e.g., parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, tobacco free/smoking policy). 

• Facilitate planned drills and simulations. 

• Provide information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote their safety on the premises. 

• Complete metal detection protocols for all Emergency Department (ED) visists. 

• Search all bags, backpacks, briefcases, knapsacks, purses or parcels, wand all new admissions and log activity for all Emergency Department (ED) visits. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• High School Diploma/GED 

• Valid Driver’s License (VDL) and eligibility of insurability to operate organization vehicles 

• X-2 Taser Training Certification within one year of hire 

• One year of related experience in criminal justice, private/public/military security and/o