Unarmed Security Officer - Protective Services - Lorain Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

All (United States of America)

Unarmed Security Officer - Protective Services - Lorain Hospital

Shift/Schedule:

• Full Time - Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours (12 Hour Shifts)
• Shift Times - Days/Nights (Rotating)
• Weekend and Holiday Availability - As Required

The Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of all people and property in and around the healthcare facility. They remain aware of their surrounding at all times and make periodic rounding of property and facility.  Helps maintain and control access to facility. Responds to emergency situations in order to provide assistance to the party in need.

• Performs building checks inside and outside the facility to reassure people of a security presence along with making sure that there are no problems in or around the campus, assuring that we maintain interim life safety measures. Patrols parking areas regularly being on alert for criminal activity and/or the need for assistance. Assisting stranded motorist with minor automobile problems. Aid in visitor control in the Emergency Department as well as other areas of the property.
• Responds to calls for assistance and protects staff and all others from injury due to conflict or confrontation. Takes control of dangerous situations by using sound judgement and quick thinking. Assist the medical staff in restraining a patient as necessary. Performs BLS as needed. Serves as first responder to fire alarm activations, chemical spills and Code Blue and Rapid Responses in Public Areas.
• Conducts preliminary investigations in hospital related incidents and works closely with local law enforcement agencies when the need arises, Maintains accurate records of daily activities. Reports all unusual incidents and criminal activity on incident reports. Takes reports of vehicular accidents, missing property and suspicious persons on hospital property.
• Maintains the facility's lost and found. May have to secure valuable property to ensure that it is not lost, tampered with, or stolen. May be required to transport money to and from designated bank. Morgue pickups and release to Funeral Homes and Coroner.
• Assist with landing and takeoff of Air Ambulance Services.
• Creating badging and troubleshooting issues. Review surveillance camera playback when necessary.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION: 

High School Diploma/GED

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Vocational Technical Degree

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (MUST BE NON-EXPIRED/ACTIVE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED):

REQUIRED: BLS Certification and CPI training within first 6 months of hire; Annual AED Competency

PREFERRED: IAHSS Basic Security Certification (or equivalent)

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Computer skills; 

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

We’ll also reward your hard work with:

•Great health, dental and vision plans

•Prescription drug coverage

•Flexible spending accounts

•Life insurance w/AD&D

•An employer-matched 403(b) for those who qualify.

•Paid time off

•Tuition reimbursement

•And a lot more

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to