Security Dispatcher

Join our Team

We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.

Job Overview

Internal Safety: respond to requests for unlocks and securing of doors, providing escort and pickup of deposits to the hospital morgue, provide a backup to the armed security officers, provide escorts for various situations that does not require a secure condition such as (money, high risk items/persons, etc.), assist dispatcher as needed to provide increase security and safety precautions, and other duties as assigned.

External Safety: respond to requests for vehicle escorts to patients, visitors, and staff, display safety postings on the helipad for incoming and outgoing aircraft in accordance with (IAW) Helipad policy, provide a backup to the contract security officers, assist dispatcher as needed to provide increase security and safety precautions, perform building checks, performs parking monitoring, complete locking and unlocking a buildings and areas outside of the main hospital facility, and other duties as assigned.

Dispatcher: performs dispatching, monitoring of building security systems, and office administrative duties in support of hospital security operations; receives various security-related hospital campus information by telephone, radio and/or other sources; contacts and dispatches security personnel to hospital campus areas; contacts emergency responder/police agencies when needed; answers and directs calls for security and emergency maintenance and internal lateral service as appropriate; provides information to patient, staff, visitors and outside agencies regarding security and safety; performs a variety of office administrative duties; and performs related work as assigned.

What You Will Need

Desire individual who have had experience with interacting with the public, providing information and directives to ensure safety for our visitors, patients and employees. Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors, react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and work independently. Prior security experience desired yet not required. Valid Drivers License is required.

Why Choose Deaconess?

Deaconess is one of the largest, local employers in the tristate area and is consistently recognized as a leader in healthcare at the state and national levels. Compassion for patients and dedication to the community are core values of Deaconess and have been since our founding in 1892. We value our employees and offer an extensive benefits package. Throughout the Health System, we offer work environments that support professional development and personal success. Come join us and find a CAREER you can love.

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