Security Officer I

Job description

Department: Safety and Security Schedule/Status: Varies; Full Time: Standard Hours/Week: 40: General Description: The Security Officer I reports to the Security Lead or Security Supervisor, conducts activities to prevent, fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and bodily harm. Prevents crime and enables deterrence by presenting a highly visible, physically capable, professional uniformed presence. Responds to alarms and other calls for assistance to rescue, protect, and defend. Has access to medication storage areas, may receive, deliver and store medications only. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare Requirements: - Provides all necessary aspects of security service based on established age-specific standards, appropriate to the age group of the individuals served. - Assists in confronting unauthorized persons for questioning; routes, detains them, or telephones police for assistance, according to situation. - Notifies Communication Center to alert Fire Department and Hospital personnel in event of fire. Maintains contact with Communication Center by radio or telephone. - Reports unusual conditions or malfunctions of he...