What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at The Children's Hospital of Alabama?
In Security at Main Campus Park Place South
Work schedule will be Full-time on the Evening Night Shift, 6:30am-2:30pm/2:30pm-11:00pm.
Summary:
Provides protection for patients, caregivers, visitors, support personnel, tenants, property, and all organizational assets within the facilities and grounds of Children’s of Alabama. Ensures a safe and secure environment through proactive patrol, monitoring, emergency response, and enforcement of hospital policies and procedures.
Other information:
Operate a full-size vehicle in accordance with hospital driver record requirements.Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of up to two (2) consecutive hours while assigned to fixed posts or conducting patrols.
Climb up to four (4) flights of stairs within two (2) minutes to assist with emergency response and evacuations.
- Run or walk one (1) mile within twenty (20) minutes to respond to alarms or emergency situations.
- Lift up to seventy (70) pounds and apply physical force when necessary, including hands-on engagement for restraints and emergency operations.
- Successfully qualify with a department-approved firearm on a designated course, as required by assignment.
- Work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, incliment weather and rotating shifts.
- Demonstrate basic keyboarding skills and proficiency with computers and electronic reporting systems.
- Compliance with department dress code and uniform standards.
- No visible tattoos while in uniform.
Posts and Assignments
(Assigned based on operational need and priority)
Enforce parking and access control policies.
Document incidents and maintain activity logs.
Enforce weapons policies.
Receive, secure, and log lost property.
Respond to security/emergency calls where needed.
Enforce visitation and weapons policies.
Respond to alarms and calls for service.
- Provide relief coverage for fixed post assignments.
Dispatch officers as required.
Monitor alarms and incoming calls for service.
Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:
Nonessential:
* Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent
Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* 2 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Security
Schedule: 0630-1430/1430-2300, Day-Evening Shift, 8-Hour Shifts