Security Officer

Security Officer II

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus 3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360

The Security Officer II communicates with stakeholders to gather data related to safety and security incidents being investigated or responded to. This position also reviews daily activities completed by Security personnel, and completes daily activity log. The Security Officer II maintains safe and secure environment for all staff, patients, and visitors by monitoring CCTV system, conducting internal and external patrols.

What You Can Expect

• Respond quickly and appropriately to fire and disaster emergencies, having knowledge in all departmental procedures relating to emergency preparedness.
• Provide assistance, when requested, in restraining patients to facilitate the protection of the patient and staff.
• Assist the nursing staff in the removal and transport of deceased from patient care areas to the morgue. Provide assistance to funeral home personnel and Medical Examiner's Office personnel by releasing the deceased in accordance with departmental policy.
• Patrol the hospital campus, investigate any suspicious activities, and complete work orders to correct any observed work hazards.
• Investigate all incidents assigned or observed and complete required reports in a factual and concise manner.
• Monitor CCTV monitors in a diligent manner; answer internal and external telephone calls, direct public safety response to specific areas as requested.
• Extensive contact with patients, visitors, employees and physicians.
• Knowledge of all hospital and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures; strict confidentiality in the handling of personal information; enforce all policies under the Security / Safety Department's jurisdiction.
• Answer questions and direct visitors, patients, and employees in a professional approach always exhibiting a pleasant temperament.
• Make quick decisions in emergent situations; concentrate within high traffic and stressful settings; work proficiently in a team environment.

Qualifications

Travel is required : up to 20%

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.