Summary
Position Highlights :
The Security Officer III is directly responsible for making every professional effort to provide a safe and secure environment and providing assistance to patients, visitors, staff and others. The Security Officer III actively patrols buildings and grounds in addition to responding to calls for service. A high degree of visibility and vigilance with emphasis on crime deterrence and prevention coupled with a guest relations-oriented attitude is essential.
This position plays a key role in the investigation, reporting and documenting of incidents involving criminal activity, safety and security issues, potential liability, employee misconduct and the resolution of critical incidents.
Responsibilities :
- Ensures that security-sensitive areas are properly secured.
- Monitors camera systems and uses cameras to assist in investigations. Observes and reports on security and safety issues.
- Reports equipment alarms to responsible parties.
- Check functionality of card access devices and doors.
- Conducts smoking patrols and enforces Center policies.
- Conducts investigations and completes written reports on suspected criminal activity, workplace violence, employee misconduct, slip, trip, and fall incidents.
- Responds to calls for service of medical assistance, employee terminations, patient security, patient medication transport.
- Responds to reported crimes in progress and provides assistance to law enforcement, critical incidents, and duress alarms.
Credentials and Qualifications :
High School Education / GED required.A minimum of five (5) years of security experience in a hospital setting is required.Law enforcement, military service, or military police experience may be substituted on a one-for-one basis.
A valid Florida driver’s license is required upon hire.Maintain a current driver's license.Preferred :
7 years of law enforcement experience. Supervisory experience in law enforcement or a hospital security setting.Investigative experience.Law Enforcement Investigations experience.Experience as a supervisor.Experience working with video monitoring technology.Experience with report writing software.IAHSS Basic and Advanced Certifications.