Security Officer

Security Officer at Catholic Health Initiatives in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Job Description Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Security Officer, you will monitor buildings and grounds on the property to ensure the safety and security of employees, patients, and other visitors. Every day you will monitor the property by walking and driving around the premises. Your security detail could include guarding facility and unit access points, monitoring surveillance cameras, testing new security technology, and protecting all employees/visitors against acts of violence should they arise. To be successful in this role, you'll need the ability to remain calm and take action based on the situation, known facts, and understand the position limitations. You are also expected to respond to emergency codes in a timely manner. Previous experience in security/patrol in a healthcare setting is preferred. + Responsible for patrolling assigned areas, on foot or by vehicle, Provides service and protection. + Investigates suspicious person(s) or activity, responds to crimes in progress, crimes that have occurred, disturbances, accidents, various public service calls, and other miscellaneous incidents. + Investigates complaints, criminal incidents, suspicious activity and accidents. Prepares detailed written incident reports. + When assigned to dispatch, e?ectively monitors electronic surveillance equipment to identify any suspicious person(s) or activity and dispatches appropriate personnel to investigate; Operates base radio station by dispatching appropriate personnel to emergency situations and/or requests for assistance by monitoring all radio tra?c, Responsible for answering multiple telephone lines in response to routine and emergency inquires and dispatches appropriate personnel in regards to those inquires; Maintains appropriate logs of daily radio communications received from shift personnel and requests received via telephone; tabulates data from logs to produce required activity reports. + Provides general information and assistance to patients, visitors and employees, including safety related escorts as requested, to various campus locations. + Collaborates with various department personnel and external agencies to gather and exchange information; promote departmental services provided to the campus. Job Requirements Required + High School Graduate General Studies and Six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, upon hire or + High School GED General Studies and Six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, upon hire + Prior law enforcement or military experience and +

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AR, upon hire and + Basic Life Support - CPR Preferred + One year experience as a security officer Where You'll Work CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance. Pay Range $16.30 - $19.65 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. To view full details and how to apply, or