Security Officer

Work Shift

Evening Shift

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing a safe and secure environment for our patients, visitors and staff.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Performs pro-active patrol duties as required.
• Responds to all emergency alarms and duress situations.
• Works with others to maintain a safe and secure environment for all.
• Ensures all hospital security and safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Prepares accurate reports and daily log of security and safety activities.
• Monitors after hours access, including CCTV cameras.
• Reports and monitors all security and safety issues.
• Provides leadership to others as needed.
• Acts as charge person in the absence of Supervisor or Lead.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Displays friendly and professional contact with all patients, visitors and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in all situations.
• Have general security knowledge.
• Remain calm and professional during stressful situations.
• Must work well in a team environment. Basic computer skills, MS Word, Excel, e-mail.
• Must follow Rules of Conduct as established by the department.
• Must meet and maintain all insurability requirements for purposes of utilizing Mercy vehicles.

Professional Experience

• Security, Healthcare, Law Enforcement and or Military experience preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.  Relevant experience to be considered in lieu of diploma.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must meet insurability requirements for purposes of utilizing Mercy vehicles - must be at least age 18 required.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record. Motor vehicle record will be reviewed as part of the background check prior to hire or transfer.
• The department requires a valid Professional or Non-Professional Weapons Carry Permit to be obtained within 90 days of employment or transfer.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.  Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Physical Requirements

Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.