Security Professional - Medical Facility

POSITION SUMMARY : This armed position is under the

direct supervision of the Manager for assigned high profile site

and performs a variety of security-related duties. In this

position, you will observe and report activities and incidents at

assigned locations, providing for the security and safety of client

property, visitors, and personnel. As an armed officer, you may

respond to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate

escalation of force level up to and including armed response as

dictated by the situation and protocol. Additionally, you will

assist in preserving order and may act to enforce regulations and

directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and

premises; control access to client site and facility through the

admittance process; responsive in all situations; monitors

entrances and exits and acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful

entry. Some assignments may patrol assigned site on foot or in

vehicle, checks for unsafe conditions such as hazards, unlocked

doors, and security violations; protects evidence or scenes of

incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security

investigations; prepares logs or reports as requested. May be

exposed to stressful situations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The functions

listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties

or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might

not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties

may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to

business necessity. All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be

part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are

unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to

be other (non-essential) functions. Employees are held accountable

for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be

documented separately, and may include function, objectives, duties

or tasks not specifically listed herein. In performing functions,

duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe

work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures

related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.

Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of

unsafe working conditions. All functions, duties, tasks are to be

carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to

be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and

procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of

company policies and procedures, employees are required to request

clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company

representatives. Duties Include : Controls access to client site or

facility through the admittance process; precludes unauthorized

access to facilities, and the conversion, theft or intentional

destruction of physical assets; assists visitors with a legitimate

need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and client

employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their

admittance to the site or facility. Responds to unusual or

emergency situations using the appropriate escalation of force

level up to and including armed response following established

protocol for the site and as dictated by the situation, by the

company, and through required training and licensing; maintains

proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment,

restraint devices and weapons as required. Provides an atmosphere

in which all client employees and visitors know that the client

responds to and cares about their needs; provides a courteous,

respectful, and pleasant interaction with each client employee and

visitor as perceived from their point of view; presents a good

image of the client and its security department. Communicates in a

• manner that is open, honest and responsive in all situations;

provides information, to the extent authorized, regarding the site

and surrounding area as requested by visitors. Monitors entrances

and exits; acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; controls

operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote

entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access

devices; calmly directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave

the property. Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks

for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security

violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and

unauthorized persons; inspects buildings and grounds using

appropriate equipment and protective gear. Protects evidence or

scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or

security investigations; sets up barriers and signage, and provides

direction or information to others. Prepares logs or reports as

required for site; writes or types reports or enters information in

a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs

and takes action as required. Observes and reports incidents or

suspicious activity to client representatives, company management,

life / safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate

for the circumstances and / or as required by the site. Responds to

incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water

discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement

weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures

established for the site, by the company, and / or through training

or certification. Carries out specific tasks and duties of a

similar nature and scope as required for the assigned

site.