Security Officer

Company: Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 16, 2020

Job Description:

Job Title
Security Officer

Department
SECURITY-010510

Status
Per Diem

Job Description

The Connecticut Children's Security Officer is responsible for assisting in the coordination of activities for the day-to-day security operations at all Connecticut Children's Medical Center affiliated locations as designated by the Security Manager, including but not limited to: the main hospital campus located at 282 Washington Street, Primary Care Facility, Connecticut Children's Medical Center School, as well as other off-site locations. She/he will work with other Security Officers as a team providing prompt response to calls for security assistance. The Security Officer will take a proactive role in addressing any situation related to the safety and security of patients, students, staff and visitors while making appropriate notifications to the Security Manager, Executive Management Team personnel and local law enforcement. Ensures a high quality of service is provided by the Security department, responds to and provides guidance to other security personnel, hospital/school staff and visitors during emergency situations. Assists with patient watches and restraints; ensures that all aspects of security activities within the institution are adhered to. Ensures that the safety and security of patients, students, staff, visitors and property are maintained through the vigilant adherence to policies and controls in a calm and professional manner.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in the coordination of activities for the day-to-day security operations.

Works with other Security Officers in a professional and cooperative manner for prompt response to calls for security.

Assists with requests for security, safety and related services from staff, students, patients and visitors.

Ensures a high quality of service is provided by the Security department while responding to and providing guidance during emergency situations to other personnel, patients, staff and visitors.

Assists with the patient watches and restraints; ensures that all aspects of security activities within the institution are adhered to. Ensures that the safety of patients, students, staff, visitors and property through vigilant adherence to policy and controls.

Gathers data, compiles information and prepares reports related to security activities and other situations that may arise while ascertaining facts through personal contact and observations and to determine proper course of action.

Provides a safe environment by conducting, assisting and monitoring the use of a metal detecting wand, property searches and patient restraints.

Fosters a cooperative and positive work environment and works with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children's Medical Center STANDARDS.

Position Specific Role Responsibilities
As designated by Security Team Lead, Security Manager or Director of Safety & Security.

Education and Experience
High school diploma required or equivalent. Criminal Justice or Emergency Management education preferred.
Three to five years of operational security experience in health care security or a combination of health care security and law enforcement.

Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver's license (Preferred)
* Valid State of CT Guard Card upon hiring or able to obtain one within the first 3 months of employment.
* Non-violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification to be obtained within the first 3 months of employment (training to be provided)
CPR certification required upon hire or to be obtained within 3 months of hire.

Location
Hartford, CT

Projected Schedule (not guaranteed)
2nd shift Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Requisition Number
9077.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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