Per Diem Security Officer

Job Summary:

The Security Officer provides safety and security services to ensure the well-being of both people and property by patrolling assigned areas. The Security Officer will assist with enforcement of rules and regulations of OakLeaf Surgical Hospital.

Hours:

• Per Diem

Security Job Functions:

• Escorts visitors, patients, and staff to requested locations.
• Performs routine patrols of the hospital and campus.
• Responds to emergency situations and alarms.
• Verbally de-escalates high stress situations involving agitated persons.
• Confront hostile persons in high stress situations using physical force as needed.
• Enforces Oakleaf Surgical Hospital policies related to Environment of Care Safety and Security.
• Conducts and evaluates fire drills.
• Controls access to Oakleaf Surgical Hospital through video surveillance and access control systems.
• Assists in maintaining the lost and found program.
• Conducts investigations and prepares security incident reports.
• Assists motorists as needed.
• Observes safety and security hazards while on patrols.
• Maintains accurate daily logs.
• Has a plan that creates a mechanism for staff to have a security escort when exiting the hospital.
• Is aware of specific geographic areas defined as high-risk areas based on crime stats provided by the Altoona Police Department commonly known areas of concentrated criminal activity.
• Maintains awareness of high-risk patients in terms of potential threat to hospital staff.
• Is subject to all affiliate policies and rules relative to on-call status.
• Completes paperwork related to the service provided to ensure accurate reimbursement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowing in implementation of security protocols, access control, and emergency management procedures.
• Demonstrate effective communication with colleagues, visitors, and authorities both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge in security systems, alarms, and other technological tools used for monitoring and controlling access.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Officer and other technology platforms used for leading the Emergency Management program.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to notice suspicious activities or behaviors.
• Customer services skills to provide assistance and information to visitors while maintaining a professional and courthouse demeanor.
• Knowledge of law, regulations and accreditation standards related to security, privacy, the use of force and emergency management.

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field of study required.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field of study preferred.
• Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) certification preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of experience of private security functions required.