What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer - Nights (FT) position at Citizens Medical Center?
JOB SUMMARY
The Security Officer protects life and property of all persons on hospital premises. Patrols hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and violent acts. Secures, unlocks and protects hospital buildings and property. Responds to security needs of hospital personnel, patients and visitors.
Job Specific:
- Patrols facility. (EF)
- Secures facility. (EF)
- Controls crowds. (EF)
- Responds to emergency codes. (EF)
- Enforces parking and traffic policy. (EF)
- Secures patient valuables. (EF)
- Investigates incidents and creates report. (EF)
- Performs lost and found duties.
- Transports deceased patients. (EF)
- Monitors disturbances, thefts, vandalism and assaults. (EF)
- Assists with combative patients. (EF)
- Utilizes de-escalation techniques with combative patients and visitors. (EF)
Hospital:
- Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
- Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
- Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
- Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.
Other Duties As Assigned:
- Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Associates degree or higher in related field
EXPERIENCE
Required: Two (2) years of healthcare security experience or equivalent
Preferred: Prior experience in security and/or law enforcement or military
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Required: Must have effective communication skills and report writing skills
Preferred: Knowledge of computers and video surveillance
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Required: Valid driver’s license
Preferred: Private Security Officer License and/or IAHSS Certification
COMPANY PROFILE
Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.
Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Health
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- STD, LTD Disability
- Supplemental Life, AD&D
- Flexible Spending (FSA)
- Employer paid life insurance
Retirement/Investment
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
Well-Being Benefits
- Paid Time Off & Sick leave
- Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
- Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations
- HealthPlex (gym) membership discount
- YMCA partnership discount for childcare
- Employee Assistance Programs