WVU Medicine
security officer 2
WVU Medicine, Martinsburg, West Virginia, us, 25402
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Provides a safe and secure environment for employees, patients, visitors, and property. Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring systems and inspecting buildings. Works to prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities and maintaining order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Valid Driver's license.
3. Obtain Defensive Tactics, OC Spray, Baton, and Taser certifications within 6 months of hire and maintain.
EXPERIENCE:
1. One (1) years of experience in Security field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Associates Degree with an emphasis on security management or criminal justice.
EXPERIENCE:
1. One (1) year experience in a healthcare security environment.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Communicates daily with security supervisor and/or other hospital personnel providing awareness of current activities, security needs and problem areas.
2. Performs Security patrols of hospital buildings and grounds to work at preventing fire, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized entry.
3. Manages security violations appropriately, calling for appropriate assistance when needed.
4. Responds to requests for assistance from hospital personnel, students and visitors, e.g. available at shift changes to escort employees to designated parking areas.
5. Assists with restraining violent patients or violent visitors using the appropriate use of force.
6. Participates in investigations and interacts with police force, maintains records and prepares incident reports when indicated by the incident reporting procedure.
7. Unlocked doors found during routine security patrols are secured and entered into computer log. Offices and areas are unlocked when requested if appropriate.
8. Handles emergency and crisis situations effectively and efficiently.
9. Safety and security of helicopter landing pad is maintained; when not in use area is kept clear and when in use area is kept clear of traffic and visitors. In addition, loading dock and emergency room entrance are always kept clear of obstruction.
10. Responds to all burglary and duress alarms.
11. Communicates and interacts with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for the individuals' need(s). Ensures that all information relating to security and parking policies and communicated to all patients, visitors and staff.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for up to a 12 hour shift.
2. Must be able to meet the Department of Labor's Medium Work Standard - Medium work involves lifting/exerting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to tolerate working with and around noxious odors.
2. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.
3. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs.
4. May frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Good communication and organizational skills.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:BMC Berkeley Medical Center
Cost Center:608 BMC Security
Address:2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg
West Virginia
WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.
Provides a safe and secure environment for employees, patients, visitors, and property. Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring systems and inspecting buildings. Works to prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities and maintaining order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Valid Driver's license.
3. Obtain Defensive Tactics, OC Spray, Baton, and Taser certifications within 6 months of hire and maintain.
EXPERIENCE:
1. One (1) years of experience in Security field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Associates Degree with an emphasis on security management or criminal justice.
EXPERIENCE:
1. One (1) year experience in a healthcare security environment.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Communicates daily with security supervisor and/or other hospital personnel providing awareness of current activities, security needs and problem areas.
2. Performs Security patrols of hospital buildings and grounds to work at preventing fire, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized entry.
3. Manages security violations appropriately, calling for appropriate assistance when needed.
4. Responds to requests for assistance from hospital personnel, students and visitors, e.g. available at shift changes to escort employees to designated parking areas.
5. Assists with restraining violent patients or violent visitors using the appropriate use of force.
6. Participates in investigations and interacts with police force, maintains records and prepares incident reports when indicated by the incident reporting procedure.
7. Unlocked doors found during routine security patrols are secured and entered into computer log. Offices and areas are unlocked when requested if appropriate.
8. Handles emergency and crisis situations effectively and efficiently.
9. Safety and security of helicopter landing pad is maintained; when not in use area is kept clear and when in use area is kept clear of traffic and visitors. In addition, loading dock and emergency room entrance are always kept clear of obstruction.
10. Responds to all burglary and duress alarms.
11. Communicates and interacts with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for the individuals' need(s). Ensures that all information relating to security and parking policies and communicated to all patients, visitors and staff.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for up to a 12 hour shift.
2. Must be able to meet the Department of Labor's Medium Work Standard - Medium work involves lifting/exerting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to tolerate working with and around noxious odors.
2. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.
3. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs.
4. May frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Good communication and organizational skills.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:BMC Berkeley Medical Center
Cost Center:608 BMC Security
Address:2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg
West Virginia
WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.