Security Officer - Part time

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Performs routine security services and works to ensure the safety of the facility. Responds to all reports of incidents within the Clinic and surrounding areas and exercises reasonable control over situations as needed. Notifies the appropriate authorities when necessary. Maintains and operates security equipment to include pagers and cameras.
• Conducts security awareness training sessions with new staff. Coordinates and implements ongoing safety inspections and takes appropriate action to remedy the situations. Ensures that all safety, security, and fire protection standards are being met and addresses violations as appropriate. Creates and distributes security manuals, documents and records. Operates safety equipment as necessitated by emergency. Provides in-service to departments or employees on safety topics and proper equipment usage.
• Heads the patient lifting team and coordinates their efforts as needed. Provides training to members to ensure proper lift techniques are used to prevent injury. Provides assistance to visitors as necessary.
• Maintains an incident tracking and communication log. Maintains consistent communication with the Director of Facilities Management and/or department staff in an effort to keep them abreast of problems/concerns. Prepares detailed written security reports to Director of Facilities Management monthly and upon request.

Performance Measures:

• Provide training to employees and physicians as needed to maintain a safe work environment for employees and patients.
• Conduct periodic testing of safety equipment and ensure employees are trained to properly follow established procedures during an emergency.
• Work as an active member of the Safety Committee to make necessary changes to the Clinic facility to avoid workplace accidents.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience: Two years to five years of similar or related experience. Knowledge of methods and procedures for crime prevention is required.
• Education: Equivalent to a high school education.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated negotiation skills and proven ability to diffuse hostile situations to avoid disruptions/outbursts in the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and written documents in English. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population.
• Other Skills: Exceptional customer service skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel applications. Experience working with confidential information. Proficient in developing records systems, reports and secure system processing requirements. Working knowledge of incident investigation.

Physical Requirements:

• This job requires standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, grasping, walking, carrying and climbing.
• Requires infrequent lifting or carrying of objects up to 50 lbs and indirect patient lifting assistance up to 200 lbs.
• Ability to work up to 10-hour shifts and a flexible work schedule is a must.
• This position may require extended periods of time spent outside in different weather and climate conditions.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.