Minimum two years of experience in a customer service, military, security position and/or a similar role; Associate's degree in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, security, or a related field preferred; experience in a healthcare setting preferred; experience with Microsoft Office software applications; able to work independently and act decisively under difficult circumstances; ability to work collaboratively in a team-environment; able to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time; able to recognize and react to health conditions, symptoms and injuries and to apply first aid/basic life support; requires strong sense of customer service and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, visitors and employees; ability to relate positively with people; requires strong written and verbal skills; strong problem solving skills are necessary. A Security Officer I operates and communicates on a two-way radio and effectively uses available technological tools; A Security Officer I will frequently be walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, climbing, reaching, and pushing, and occasionally running and must be able to move quickly up and down stairwells, from the ground floor up to the top floor of each building without assistance; assists patients, volunteers, visitors, and staff with emergency evacuations, including handling emergency evacuation devices used to transport patients and others to safety; makes effective decisions as an emergency first responder, is confident in stressful situations, and works as a team member with other emergency responders, including Facilities personnel, law enforcement, fire/rescue, and emergency medical services personnel.