Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for performing the duties of patrolling and securing facility, buildings, and grounds.

Job Functions

• Performs essential security functions to protect the assets of Ridgeview from loss, damage, and/or unauthorized access
• Escorts staff/visitors to and from parking areas as requested
• Fulfill key responsibilities during organization’s management of emergency plans
• Assists staff in patient care areas and communication center as needed
• Performs additional duties as necessary for emergency preparedness, technology, workplace violence, asset/equipment tracking, and field training
• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and independently lead
• Demonstrate effective skills in planning and organizing daily activities
• Can execute tasks related to security projects
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Performs other duties as assigned

When acting as Instructor or Instructor Assistant:

• Oversee MOAB, ASP, & Taser training for the security team
• Facilitate MOAB training and scheduling for the organization
• Maintain continuing education for instructor certification
• Maintain security officer training and duty equipment
• Collaborate with instructors to write course descriptions
• Develop lesson plans, course guides, and other training documentation
• Aid faculty in the design and implementation of educational courses

When acting as Lead:

• Support schedule
• Review Incident reports
• Lead in absence of Supervisor
• Report Injury on duty
• Field training or precept

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old to meet Ridgeview's insurability requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.)
• Hazardous Materials Awareness/ Operations -HAZMAT operations (H.M.O.)
• International Association of Healthcare Safety Security (I.A.H.S.S.)-Certificate Advanced level
• Incident Command System I.C.S. 100,200
• Dynamic Encounters and Ground Control Tactics

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in the English language and respond accordingly to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with conflict in a positive manner, ability for accountable for quality customer service.

License/Certifications

• EMR (if not certified at time of hire, must complete an approved class within 1 year of hire)
• IAHSS Healthcare Safety Certificate Basic level
• ICS 100, 200
• OSHA HAZWOPER Certification
• Dynamic Encounters
• TASER, ASP, Repuls/AIP, Management Of Aggressive Behaviors (M.O.A.B)
• Valid MN driver’s license and meets Ridgeview’s insurability requirements