Security Officer

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Job Title

Security Officer

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Security-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

AK0698

Shift

Evenings

Schedule

2:00pm-10:30pm

Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.

Our goal of delivering exceptional services and care goes far beyond the clinical setting. We also have a responsibility to keep our patients, visitors, caregivers and staff safe and secure. As a Security Officer, you will play an essential role in this mission and be a part of our growing organization. You will be responsible for protecting patients, visitors, caregivers and hospital property by conducting regular patrols and enforcing facility policies.

A caregiver in this position works 2nd shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Protect patients, visitors and caregivers by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and eliminating safety hazards.
• Deter vandalism, theft and property abuse by routinely patrolling all hospital property, including inside areas, parking lots and parking decks.
• Enforce Cleveland Clinic Akron General facility policies (e.g. parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, tobacco free/smoking policy, etc.).
• Monitor hospital/facility activity on closed circuit television to be alerted to any escalating situations that may require security involvement.
• Intervene in patient, visitor and/or caregiver confrontations.
• Complete appropriate documentation of various incidents.
• Advise Dispatcher of all duties performed as required by post.
• Demonstrate an understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation and internal and external disaster plans.
• Patrol or remain at assigned post as required and complete all post specific duties.
• Conduct metal detector searches in the Emergency Department using a magnetometer and/or hand-held scanning devices.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.
• Complete training and obtain certification for Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention (NAPPI) within six months of hire and annually.
• Complete training and obtain certification for the X-2 Taser Training within the first year of hire and annually.
• If required for the job assignment: complete training and obtain certification for the Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP) baton certification within the first year of hire and annually.
• Complete and maintain First Aid training provided by Cleveland Clinic Akron General.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.
• One year of experience as a Security Officer or a similar role OR honorable discharge from military service OR completion of coursework in higher education in a criminal justice or related field.
• Meets the standards of the Basic Physical Fitness Standards upon hire and annually.
• Insurable and meet expectations of the Cleveland Clinic Transportation & Fleet Vehicle policy/plan.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or willing to obtain within three months of start date.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field.
• Completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) approved Private Security Academy.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands require full body motion, physical strength and stamina sufficient to chase, apprehend and subdue criminal suspects, and respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
• Requires extensive walking and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have good eye/hand coordination and able to pass annual eye (with appropriate corrections) and hearing tests.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Must have good eye/hand coordination and able to pass annual eye (with appropriate corrections) and hearing tests.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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