Officer-Safety & Security Armed

Job ID:

44769

Job Category:

Facilities & Security

Work Type:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Rotating

Department:

Security

Facility:

BMH Tipton Hospital

Location:

Covington, TN

Overview

Job Summary

Patrols and protects the entire campus, inside and outside; responds to all incidents or calls relating to the safety and security of all persons and property on the campus. Officers are expected to demonstrate exemplary customer service skills and maintain a professional appearance while serving as ambassadors of theanization. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Patrols the entire campus for the purpose of deterring crime and initiating corrective actions on any physical security or safety hazards identified.

Provides customer service to our patients, visitors, and employees carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.

Responds to all calls for disruptive behavior, disturbances, andbative patients, and incidents, as well as internal or external alarms.

Understands,plies, and enforces hospital policy and procedure. As needed, enforces State and Local laws/ordinances to ensure the safety and security of all persons and property on campus.

Submits all necessary reports in a prompt and professional manner.

Performs escorts related to money transfers, as directed by facility policy. Will secure patient valuables upon request. Will perform non-monetary escorts for staff, visitors, physicians, and patients upon request for the safety and security of the requesting party.

Controls all parking on the property, emphasizing parking in critical and/or emergency parking areas.

Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility andpletes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

1 yr experience in security field, and healthcare setting.

Education

Minimum Required

Knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent topletion of 4 years of high school, or an acceptable equivalentbination of education and experience.

Preferred/Desired

High school graduate or higher.

Training

Minimum Required

Possess or have the ability to obtain First aid, CPR, De-escalation techniques, proper and safe restraints techniques, armed guard training and registration, OC or Pepper Spray, Baton, or Taser Certification.

Preferred/Desired

Completion of CIT Training and Taser Certification are preferred.

Special Skills

Basicputer literacy skills required.

Minimum Required

Basicputer literacy skills required

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

DRIVER'S LICENSE

(CURRENT), TN armed guard training and certification.

Preferred/Desired