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Health First Security Officer I in Melbourne, Florida
*POSITION SUMMARY *
To be fully engaged in providing Uncompromised Safety, Superior Quality, Memorable Patient/Customer Experiences, and Financial Stewardship through unarmed security services to ensure the safety and security of associates, patients, and visitors of Health First facilities.
*PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES *
- Deters criminal activity and misconduct; investigates suspicious situations; performs security patrols of designated areas on foot.
- Communicates via 2-way radios, telephones and computers.
- Watches for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
- Sounds alarms or calls police/fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Warns violators of rule infractions such as loitering, smoking or carrying prohibited articles.
- Permits authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits.
- Observes departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate physical security requirements.
- Assists associates, patients, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner; conducts patient escorts, patient watches, and provides safety escorts.
- Assists and/or transports deceased to inhouse morgue.
- Completes required shift logs and reports; complies with site post orders, and Health First policies and procedures.
- Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS *
- Work Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age with at least one (1) year of verifiable work experience preferably in security, customer service, or related role.
- Certification: Must complete American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Course within 60 days of hire and maintain certification.
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: o Expected completion of Crisis Prevention Training within first 90 days. o Physical ability to deal with or subdue mental health patient in crisis. o Must be willing to carry out tasks that may require entering the hospital morgue and the roof-top helipad. o Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors. o Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public. o Effective oral and written communication skills. o Active listening skills with ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively. o Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately. o Attention to detail. o Maintain required certifications, licensing, and training to achieve professional competency as appropriate for the position.
*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS *
- Licensure: Class āDā Security Officer License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Moderate
- Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
- May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
- May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
- May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
- May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
- May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
- Workspace may vary from open to confined, onsite or remote.
- May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
Job: *Security
Organization: *Holmes Regional Medical Center
Title: Security Officer I
Location: Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne
Requisition ID: 076377