Security Officer

Company: Owensboro Medical Health System
Location: Greenville
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary Provides security services to promote a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, physicians, and assets. # Job Responsibilities Performs proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats. Investigates and manages all security incidents and hazards on the premises and other organizational properties. Maintains knowledge of and follows policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plans. Facilitates planned drills and simulations. Provides information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote their safety on the premises. Manages facility access and security surveillance systems. Manages violent behavior patients and visitors utilizing crisis management training. Monitors critical systems such as fire alarms, generators, elevators, and emergency call boxes. Performs threats and hazard assessments by both foot and vehicle patrol. Acts as a liaison with local law enforcement. Qualifications High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire No experience required Driver - Valid driver#s license and 21 years of age required upon hire AND CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute certification required within 90 days of employment in this position Skills and Attributes Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Physical Demands Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently Climbing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Kneeling: Occasionally Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Talking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Occasionally Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Job Summary

Provides security services to promote a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, physicians, and assets.

Job Responsibilities

* Performs proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats. * Investigates and manages all security incidents and hazards on the premises and other organizational properties. * Maintains knowledge of and follows policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plans. * Facilitates planned drills and simulations. * Provides information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote their safety on the premises. * Manages facility access and security surveillance systems. * Manages violent behavior patients and visitors utilizing crisis management training. * Monitors critical systems such as fire alarms, generators, elevators, and emergency call boxes. * Performs threats and hazard assessments by both foot and vehicle patrol. * Acts as a liaison with local law enforcement.

Qualifications

* High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire * No experience required * Driver - Valid driver's license and 21 years of age required upon hire AND * CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute certification required within 90 days of employment in this position

Skills and Attributes

* Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. * Works under minimal supervision. * Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

* Standing: Frequently * Walking: Frequently * Sitting: Occasionally * Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently * Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely * Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely * Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently * Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely * Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely * Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently * Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently * Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently * Climbing: Occasionally * Bending/Stooping: Frequently * Kneeling: Occasionally * Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally * Reaching: Frequently * Talking: Frequently * Hearing: Frequently * Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely * Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently * Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently * Running: Occasionally * Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently * Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently * Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently * Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

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