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Health First Security Officer II - HRMC HF Safety in Melbourne, Florida
POSITION SUMMARY
To be fully engaged in providing Uncompromised Safety, Superior Quality, Memorable Patient/Customer Experiences, and Financial Stewardship through unarmed security services to ensure the safety and security of associates, patients, and visitors of Health First facilities.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Responsible for internal and external mobile patrol of facility assigned, including Emergency Department if hospital facility.
- Responds to behavioral emergencies with combative patients, customers and associates.
- Deters criminal activity and misconduct; investigates suspicious situations; performs security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
- Communicates via 2-way radios, telephones and computers.
- Watches for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
- Sounds alarms or calls police/fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Warns violators of rule infractions such as loitering, smoking or carrying prohibited articles.
- Permits authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits.
- Observes departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate physical security requirements.
- Conducts patient escorts, patient watches, and provides safety escorts.
- Assists and/or transports deceased to morgue.
- Completes required shift logs and reports; complies with site post orders, and Health First policies and procedures.
- Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.
- Assists associates, patients, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or directed by department supervision.
- Maintains required certifications, licensing, and training to achieve professional competency as appropriate for the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must meet at least one of the following education or experience requirements: o Graduate of Police/Corrections Academy. o Associates Degree or above in Criminal Justice. o Active Military (4 year term of service minimum). o Law enforcement experience. o Service in the Elite Military Forces, Military Police, or combat arms. o At least one year of verifiable security officer experience.
- Licensure: o Current, valid driver’s license required. State of Florida driver’s license required within 30 days of establishing Florida residency and maintain. o Clean State of Florida Motor Vehicle Record and maintain. o Class “D” Security Officer License preferred.
- Certification: Must complete American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Course within 60 days of hire and maintain certification.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: o Expected completion of Crisis Prevention Training within first 90 days. o Physical ability to deal with or subdue mental health patient in crisis. o Must be willing to carry out tasks that may require entering the hospital morgue and the roof-top helipad. o Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors. o Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public. o Effective oral and written communication skills. o Active listening skills. o Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively. o Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately. o Attention to detail.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to climb up to nine (9) flights of stairs.
- Must be able to withstand extreme heat and cold.
- Must be able to listen, speak, walk, stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time, for entire 8 hour shift.
- Must be able to lift & carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able & willing to properly wear Personal Protective mask & gloves for entire 8 hour shift.
- Must be able to respond within 90-seconds of an urgent duress call.
Job: *Security
Organization: *Holmes Regional Medical Center
Title: Security Officer II - HRMC HF Safety
Location: Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne
Requisition ID: 074985