Security Officer

Security Officer

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. Our goal of delivering exceptional services and care goes far beyond the clinical setting. We also have a responsibility to keep our patients, visitors, caregivers and staff safe and secure. As a security officer, you will play an essential role in this mission and be a part of our growing organization. You will be responsible for protecting patients, visitors, caregivers and hospital property by conducting regular patrols and enforcing facility policies.

A caregiver in this position works evenings from 2 : 00 PM to 10 : 30 PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will :

• Perform proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential / actual security threats.
• Deter vandalism, theft and property abuse through routine patrols of all hospital property to include inside areas as well as all parking lots and decks.
• Protect patients, visitors and caregivers by providing escorts and eliminating safety hazards.
• Enforce Cleveland Clinic facility policies.
• Maintain knowledge of and follow policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency / disaster preparedness plans.
• Facilitate planned drills and simulations.
• Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies.
• Provide information and assistance to caregivers and visitors to promote their safety on the premises.
• Conduct emergency department metal detector searches using a magnetometer and / or hand-held scanning devices.
• Search all patients and visitors entering the emergency department including all bags, backpacks, briefcases, knapsacks, purses or parcels.
• Wand all new admissions to the emergency department, inclusive of the belongings and / or the patient as appropriate.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Physical requirements :

Personal protective equipment :

Pay range :

Minimum hourly : $16.47 Maximum hourly : $23.61 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer : Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities