Security Officer - Phillipsburg, United States - St. Luke's University Health Network

Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Security Officer provides a valuable resource of information and service for patients, visitors and the staff at the hospital. At all times the officer must display a professional, helpful, and positive attitude when dealing with all internal and external customers. In addition, the officer is responsible to perform security duties, respond to all security alerts, fires, and disasters (i.e., Disasters Levels I, II, III, and IV, etc.). The core responsibility is to protect staff, visitors, patients, and property according to policy and procedures.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrols hospital property to ensure the safety for patients, visitors, employees, etc.
• Handles and monitors patients that exhibit violent behavior.
• Investigates security related incidents and documents findings on the requisite incident report.
• Responds to requests for assistance from patients, visitors and staff.
• Documents and maintains a daily report of activities, including, but not limited to, Patrol log, Detex form, Lock up form, and Dispatch Log.
• Dispatch calls to other Security Officers when assigned to the Security desk.
• Locks and unlocks various buildings around the hospital campus.
• Responsible for being part of the fire and disaster response teams.
• Enforces the hospital parking policy.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure all staff tasks are completed satisfactorily.
• Maintains responsibility for own assignments.
• Work independently and as a team member and prioritize tasks and complete them efficiently and professionally.
• Demonstrates competence, as a member of the security response team / management response team when responding to agitation / violent behavior of an individual requiring verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint.
• Assist with hazardous patient decontamination procedures. Identifies hazards, selects proper personal protective equipment (including respiratory protection) sets up appropriate decontamination systems, removes contaminated clothing from patients, and contains contaminated wastes for proper disposal.
• Display a caring and professional attitude when greeting all customers at all times. Represent the hospital/ department professionally and consistently.
• Help promote and maintain a safe environment (i.e.; shovel snow / spread de-icer / perform minor maintenance tasks, as needed).
• Attends and participates in all hospital / departmental required in-services, security department meetings.
• May be requested to fill weekend "ON-CALL" status as "patient observation attendant.
• Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Individual must be able to meet established specific physical requirements of the job; sitting for up to twelve (12) hour/day, four (4) hours at a time; standing for up to twelve (12) hours/day, 4 hours at a time, and walking for up to twelve (12) hours/day, 4 hours at a time. Frequent handling and firm griping in moving equipment, rarely fingering and twisting/turning. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and walking of objects weighing in excess of 200 pounds with assistance if needed. Occasional stooping/bending, crouching, and reaching above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general vision and color vision, and depth perception.

EDUCATION:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate (GED)

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in current position if driving a company vehicle. Must complete IAHSS Basic Certification within 1 year of hire. Experience in security/ security related fields and customer service is preferred. Complete and maintains First Receivers — Operations Level Hazardous Material Emergency Response certification, preferred.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.