Security Officer, Security

Security Officer

Responsible for the safety and well-being of patients, visitors, staff, facilities and hospital property

Responsibilities :

• Patrols all areas of their assigned facility looking for illegal / inappropriate activity and security / safety concerns. Proactively provides information, assistance and guidance to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Conducts internal and external rounds / patrols to ensure the safety and security of the facility, property, and occupants.
• Responds to, and investigates security incidents. Ensures all incidents and activities are appropriately documented and recorded.
• Assists nursing units, clinical care areas, and other departments with uncooperative, combative or violent patients and visitors. Effectively de-escalates situations and uses the appropriate AVADE techniques.
• Provides patient watch activities to mitigate injury to self / others.
• At the direction of the medical staff, applies restraints. Contacts local law enforcement as situation warrants.
• Deals with custody disputes and / or domestic disturbances occurring on campus.
• Conducts patient and visitor searches when required and conducts room and belonging searching as needed.
• Responds to emergencies and code calls. Performs CPR, to include the use of AED's. For medical incidents outside the building, contacts the local fire department for ambulance response.
• Monitors all parking lots for compliance with facility parking regulations. Tickets unauthorized parked cars. Observe and follow up on safety hazards in parking areas. Provide vehicle assistance services.
• Enforces company policies as directed by a supervisor.
• Assists with parking space and utilization. Rearranges parking barricades to meet organizational needs and special events. Assists parking officers with parking control and assistance.
• Assists with helicopter arrivals and departures. Releases deceased patients and accepts incoming deceased patients.
• Completes all required / requested forms, reports and documents.
• Completes assigned secondary duties
• Responds to duress alarms, calls for service, and other emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications :

Area of Interest : Service and Trade

Pay Range : $19.00-$21.00

Work Status : 7 : 00AM to 3 : 00PM Wednesday through Sunday

Employment Type : Full Time

Job ID : 6124

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.