Security Guard- FT

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years security or law enforcement preferred
• 2 years healthcare or education preferred
• Driver's License Class C
• Must pass drug testing and criminal background check.
• Prior work experience involving dealing with customers, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations
• Complete the Level II training course
• First Aid/CPR/AEC Certification within 60-days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
• Escorts visitors, patients, and staff to and from parking areas.
• Assists motorists who become stranded on facility property.
• Provides continuous monitoring of central mechanical plant equipment through hourly rounding.
• Provides continuous monitoring of building HVAC equipment through remote online Building Automation System.
• Reports any building maintenance issues found on hourly rounding in the facility work order request portal.
• Reports any urgent building maintenance concerns to the maintenance on call phone number.
• Checks buildings and assigned areas to ensure safety and security providing walkthroughs of patient occupied units.
• Conducts search of grounds, buildings, vehicles and assists with unit searches for contraband.
• Checks perimeter fences, exit doors, fire extinguisher cabinets
• Participate in safety/maintenance inspections on the buildings and grounds. Inspects electronic locks and security equipment.
• Monitors surrounding area for weather or hazards that could endanger the facility.
• Responds to all medical emergencies on campus as first responders with medical

equipment for the emergency.

• Exercises delegated statutory powers at the discretion of Superintendent.
• Responds immediately to dangerous or emergency situations.
• Enforces local laws and Hospital regulations.
• Collect statements, evidence, photos and video for proper documentation for the Special Investigators as needed
• Enforces parking and traffic regulations.
• Conducts accident investigations.
• Patrols assigned areas, units, and buildings assigned.
• Prepares and submits appropriate reports in a timely manner.
• Reports and logs all activities in the department logbook and department logs.
• Monitors and responds to fire and PPD alarms systems.
• Monitors video surveillance equipment both inside the buildings and on perimeter.
• Provides oral and written reports.
• Observe and remain vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazard, and unusual activity
• Patrol hospital and parking lot to check for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individuals
• Orally and physically de-escalating individuals, as needed
• Inspect all security devices and fire control equipment
• Respond to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgency
• May also include patient escort, patient watch, and provide safety escort
• Participates in security and safety training
• Attends Hospital in-service sessions as assigned.
• Assists with yearly mandated fire safety training for all Hospital employees.
• Responds to all fire alarms or calls on campus.
• Participate in evacuation and fire drills monthly
• Inspect alarms, extinguishers, standpipes and hydrants.
• Assists as needed according to rules, regulations and department / Hospital policies, investigations and arrests.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day #100