Security Officer at West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, MS

Category: Support Services

City: Jackson State: Tennessee Shift: 10 - Evening (United States of America)

Job Description Summary: Responsible for the safety and security of the hospital complex, its equipment, grounds, and all persons on the premises to include patients, visitors, employees, and physicians and deal with people of all ages. Ages range from infant to Geriatrics, both male and female. Under the direct supervision of the Security Coordinator, responsible for assigned shifts. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Monitors the safety and security of the hospital by making rounds and patrols to ensure that staff employees, patients, visitors, buildings, and grounds are safe and secure. This includes the prevention of security, safety, fire and disaster-related incidents which may result in personal harm, property loss and liability.
• Provides assistance to motorists and visitors, and being generally helpful to anyone needing assistance. Checks vehicles for proper parking procedures.
• Identifies safety and security violations or unusual situations which may require officer assistance or response and reports all incidents to the Shift Leader. Investigates unusual incidents and responds to calls for security assistance. Documents rounds and fire extinguisher checks.
• Prepare legible, complete and accurate reports of activities and investigations of all unusual conditions and incidents. Corrects and/or eliminates the underlying problems which either cause or allow incidents to occur.
• Initiates and maintains traffic and crowd control during disasters or emergencies.
• Conducts random package checks on all shifts to prevent theft of hospital property.
• Checks restricted access and locked areas; opens doors for authorized personnel as needed.
• Monitors CCTV System to prevent personal harm or property loss to employees, patients, physicians and visitors.
• Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort to the department.
• Transports hospital employees and others from parking areas to various locations on hospital property.
• Conducts bank runs and money transfers as required.
• Monitors boiler alarm system and notifies boiler attendant of alarms or unusual events
• involving the boiler alarm system. Also works with attendant during boiler tests.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Must obtain CPR certification during orientation period.
• Valid Tennessee State Driver’s License.

EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of security procedures, hospital layout, investigative guidelines, record keeping guidelines, and job duties as normally acquired through 4-6 weeks on the job training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skill and proficiency in communications both oral and written.
• Ability to assist in the proper use of Medical Safety Devices and interact with disturbed, disoriented, disorderly, intoxicated and violent persons.

Basic knowledge of CCTV system monitoring.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.