Security Officer II, Armed

Its more than a career its a calling.

IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon

Worker Type : Regular

Pay Range : $20.94 - $31.41

Pay Rate Type : Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience labor market and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects in good faith to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary :

Provides a reasonably safe and secure environment by providing security services for the staff patients and premises as well as be first responders to urgent facility matters. Acts as a role model and guide to junior officers.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Protect property and staff by conducting interior and exterior rounds observing for safety / security issues theft and monitoring of parking lots and providing escorts to both staff and clients when requested to promote safety and enforces policies and procedures of the organization.
• Acts as a deterrent and responds to extreme acts of violence and threats involving dangerous weapons.
• Promotes visitor and employee safety while they are by providing door checks detecting lighting deficiencies confirming proper operation of elevators assisting with disruptive individuals patient restraints and provide escorts to both staff and clients when requested.
• Responds to overhead pages or requests for assistance including escorting emergency personnel through the building as well as post mortem services.
• Provides professional customer service when dealing with complex and dynamic situations when approached by staff or clients and utilizes a proactive approach to identifying safety and security hazards by communicating with clinical staff.
• Observes and reports any security concerns / assessments. Completes incident reports / shift logs and forward to appropriate individuals.
• Conducts regular fire alarm elopement infant abduction and panic alarm testing.
• Provides maintenance assistance through property conservation and campus safety approaches such as : alarm testing check life safety equipment automated external defibrillators (AEDs) oxygen tanks fire extinguishers access control badging etc. door integrity checks etc.
• Creates and issues ID badges.
• May be responsible for field training.
• May operate motor vehicle to patrol.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois

State of Work Location : Missouri & County of Work Location : All Except St. Charles County

State of Work Location : Missouri & County of Work Location : St. Charles County

State of Work Location : Oklahoma and Wisconsin

Work Shift :

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department : SEC - Good Samaritan

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

24

Benefits :

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

CCTV,Microsoft Office,Customer Service,Communication skills,Computer Skills,Microsoft Word,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,Conflict Management,Security,Word Processing,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 20 - 31