Security Officer – Security – Full Time (Day Shift 6A-6P) Position Available In Haywood, North Carolina

Security Officer – Security – Full Time (Day Shift 6A-6P) 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 262 Leroy George Drive, Clyde, NC 28721

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Observes and reports activities and incidents for all Haywood Regional Medical Center properties.
• Providing for the security and safety property and personnel at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
• Makes periodic tours and documents checking for irregularities, perform fire watch when required.
• Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives pertaining to personnel, patients, visitors, and premises.
• Frequent valuables collection & returns of patient’s person property. This is a high liability process.
• Receiving, releasing, assisting employees, EMS and Medical Examiners with deceased bodies.
• Being utilized as a sitter during shift as needed and determined by the on-duty Nursing Supervisor and or Administrator on call. Sitters applies to all patient care areas within Haywood Regional Hospital and aims to detect and ultimately ensure patient safety for those who are identified as at risk for suicide or self-harm.
• Providing relief for the Telecommunicators to include breaks and meal breaks
• Monitoring ED Lobby from the Security Desk, monitoring Main Lobby from the Volunteer Desk The duties described herein are minimum standards and may be modified to meet the changing needs of the patient, or Haywood Regional Medical Center at any time .

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Much walking is required during normal duty shift.

Position requires mobility, bending, occasional lifting (5-50lbs), stooping, standing and sitting. Seeing, hearing, speaking and writing clearly in order to communicate with employees and clients, as well as to ability to observe and report incidents. Potential for exposure to inclement weather, unpleasant odors or sights. Must be physically fit and alert. Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity is required. Moderate to high stress level.

• May require physical exertion during stressful encounters with challenging individuals. May have to restrain individuals or deal with resistance on a daily basis.
• MUST be able to remain calm, continue to function effectively, and develop priorities during stressful situations.
• MUST maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, often under conditions of urgency and in pressure situation.
• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Assist in light snow removal and ice melt spreading to help ensure the safety of all staff, patients, and visitors.
• Assist in lifting or moving patients as requested.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Interrelationships:

Interacts with all medical center employees, patients, visitors, Medical Staff.

• Potential exposure to individuals who may be physically, verbally abusive and profane language.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials.
• This position may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Potential exposure to noise, unpleasant odors and graphic sights.
• Driving company owned vehicles in winter weather to pick up Haywood Regional Medical Center employees, when directed to do so by Administration or errands as required.
• Seasonal weather conditions to include light snow removal.

Job Requirements Minimum Education High School Diploma or equivalent preferred for Security Guard. High School Diploma or equivalent required for Security/Medical Specialist. Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills Certifications:

Can obtain upon hire. AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required for Security Guard American Heart Association First Aid required for Security Guard Handle With Care required for Security Guard Valid Driver’s License LifePoint Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

12 hour shift

Work Location:

In person