We are seeking a full-time Security Officer.
Responsibilities:
- The mission of a security officer is to support the Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers by providing security services to employees, clients, patients, volunteers, and visitors.
- All services are to be provided in such a manner as to demonstrate a friendly, congenial attitude. Conversations and personal contacts are to provide the clients and patients with the distinct impression that being of service is a pleasure. Officers should take into consideration the safety and security of all employees, patients, clients, volunteers, visitors, and assets.
- Greet clients, patients and visitors and provide them with general service location information and direct them to the appropriate destination.
- Maintain and assure a safe and quiet environment for staff, patients, clients, and visitors.
- Perform basic patrolling at all designated sites.
- Building Patrol will include, but is not limited to, the following: A systematic review of doors, windows, lighting, safety/emergency equipment, and parking lots. Look for physical hazards, threats, problems, suspicious behavior/items, and changes in the environment.
- Hours are subject to change depending on the organization's needs.
- Security officers must assist with coverage for all sites, as necessary.
- Prepare daily activity reports, and incident reports, conduct on-site investigations, and complete any other paperwork necessary.
- Warn all violators of infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, parking violations, etc.
- Observe all departing personnel for safety and to guard against theft of clinic property.
- Contact the local police department when staff, patients, clients, or visitors pose a threat to others.
- Document and report all significant security and facility-related incidents to the Security Manager.
- Security officers are responsible for training by Security and SSCHC policies and procedures to provide a safe and secure environment.
- Security officers will be required to pass an annual skills test as a requirement of employment.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must have an automobile, a valid Wisconsin driver's license and current auto insurance.
- Must have a clean driving record in accordance with SSCHC Driver Guidelines
- Must have basic reading and writing skills needed for completing reports.
- Must have good comprehension of the English language (ability to speak, read and write it) for security purposes.
- Bilingual -Spanish/English preferred
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
- Considerable tact and human relation skills dealing with all levels of management, employees, and the public.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work irregular hours.
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