Safety and Security Officer Non-Armed-1

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Job Description Summary:

Provides security and safety services in all areas of the hospital, hospital properties and the hospital's off-campus sites as assigned. Creates and maintains a safe, secure environment for the hospital's patients, visitors, and staff through utilization of equipment and techniques that prevent weapons from being brought into OhioHealth facilities.  Provides guidance, way-finding and other customer services functions as the initial point of contact for care site visitors.

Responsibilities And Duties:

 
90%
Operates and maintains weapons scanning equipment.  Enforces OhioHealth facility policies regarding parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, tobacco free/smoking policy, weapons free and others.  Monitors facility activity on closed circuit television to be alerted to any escalating situations that may require security involvement.  Intervenes in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate.  Completes appropriate documentation of incidents.  Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation, and internal and external disaster plans.  Work independently to determine the correct response to most situations and initiate actions accordingly.

10%
Performs any function and/or training as assigned by their leadership who reserves the right to make changes to the assignments, training levels required and/or to the general required competency levels on an "as needed" basis. In this position, you will be assigned a home work location but will have the opportunity to float to other locations based on team availability and need.

Valid State Driver's License; BLS Certified. Computer skills, MSDS and safety knowledge, working knowledge of Ohio Revised Code. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be mentally and physically capable to successfully complete training for, participate in, and maintain Certifications as applicable.


As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.  

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, DL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
 

BLS Certified. Computer skills, MSDS and safety knowledge. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be mentally and physically capable to successfully complete training for, participate in, and maintain Certification to operate weapons scanning equipment.

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

Department

Protective Services

Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment