A Hospital Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
Maintain a safe and orderly recovery environment for clients, staff, visitors and guests.
Summary:
Observe people, places, events, and report or correct situations detrimental to the status quo.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Present a positive, courteous, professional role model at all timesProvide for the safety, comfort, and security of clients by maintaining order and discipline through the enforcement of all house rulesRegularly perform urine screens, client room and property searches, and document findings in SAMDocument all client behavioral issues and concerns in SAM for therapist reviewGive oversight to clients regarding their assigned chores and dutiesInvestigate all serious occurrences/issues that take place during the shift and immediately report to Supervisor and TherapistAssist in intake process through searching, laundering and inventorying personal propertySupervise and direct clients during fire, bomb threats, and tornado drills and eventsOversee clients during meal times and smoke breaksAccompany and supervise clients during outside and specified inside activitiesMaintain client sign out sheet ensuring that individuals are signing on and off the propertyReport in writing on maintenance work order forms all things requiring repairClean beds of clients after dischargeParticipate in all face-to-face and electronic staff development sessions as required
Qualifications:
Ability to assess, defuse and bring resolution to abnormal situationsExperience with substance abuse or mental health population preferredTB Test and police clearanceAuthorization to work in the United StatesWorking knowledge of
HIPAAEducation/Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Computer Skills:
Ability to use a computer keyboardProficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, Internet, and E-mailExperience using electronic medical records preferred All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
