Security Officer Casual

Job description

Westfields Hospital is hiring a casual Security Officer to join our team. The Security Officer is responsible for providing and maintaining a safe and secure environment of the patients, visitors and staff of Westfields Hospital & Clinic. Security Officers provide a variety of services ranging from routine patrols, emergency response public assistance, report writing, investigative services and other duties as deemed necessary by the Manager, Security Operations.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Casual position is to assist in covering vacation and sick calls.
Days and shifts vary depending on department need
Shifts are 6:00am-6:00pm or 6:00pm-6:00am
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• One year experience working in security, Law Enforcement, Military or Mental Health.
• Post high school education in the field of law enforcement.
• Healthcare security experience.

Essential Duties:
% Of Time (minimum 5% increments)
1.
• Patrol all areas of the hospital (internal and external) and any off-site properties owned and/or operated by Westfields Hospital & Clinic on a daily basis
• Performs Department Rounds according to the department policy.
• Patrols all public areas, stairwells, conference rooms, bathrooms and waiting areas routinely.
• Performs inspections for all parking lots and ramps associated with the organization.
• Inspects departments routinely to identify potential safety hazards.

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2.
• Respond to the emergency needs of the organization and its occupants when necessary
• Responds to all fire alarms according to the organization’s policy.
• Responds to disaster alerts to assist and maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Responds to urgent requests from all departments.

5
3.
• Respond to routing requests of all departments of Westfields Hospital & Clinic.
• Performs safety escorts to staff and visitors upon request.
• Provides assistance to staff, visitors and patients.
• Performs unlocks and lockups at the request of individuals and departments.
• Provides appropriate customer service to all staff, patients and visitors.

5
4.
• Report and investigate all incidents
• Responds to resolve matters that threaten the safety of staff, visitors and patients.
• Completes appropriate reports and submits all documentation within the scheduled shift.
• Investigates incidents and completes follow up as necessary
• Communicates information to departments/managers about incidents when necessary.

10
5.
• Keep accurate documentation of all events during a scheduled shift.
• Accurately signs in for payroll
• Completes and submits all reports accurately and timely

10
6.
• Responsible for quick registration for patients entering the emergency department.
• Obtain minimal necessary patient demographics such as name, birthdate, address and phone number
• Enter into the EMR.

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7.
Completes all other duties as assigned.
5
8.
Understands or is able to seek out assistance in dealing with specific age groups.
All Westfields Hospital & Clinic employees are responsible to create and support a culture of patient safety. This is demonstrated by identifying good catches and reporting of safety events.
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