Security Officer, Security

Southwestern Vermont Healthcare

  • Bennington, VT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Responsible for the safety and well-being of patients, visitors, staff, facilities and hospital propertyResponsibilities * Patrols all areas of their assigned facility looking for illegal/inappropriate activity and security/safety concerns. Proactively provides information, assistance and guidance to patients, visitors, and staff.
  • Conducts internal and external rounds/patrols to ensure the safety and security of the facility, property, and occupants.
  • Responds to, and investigates security incidents. Ensures all incidents and activities are appropriately documented and recorded.
  • Assists nursing units, clinical care areas, and other departments with uncooperative, combative or violent patients and visitors. Effectively de-escalates situations and uses the appropriate AVADE techniques.
  • Provides patient watch activities to mitigate injury to self/others.
  • At the direction of the medical staff, applies restraints. Contacts local law enforcement as situation warrants.
  • Deals with custody disputes and/or domestic disturbances occurring on campus.
  • Conducts patient and visitor searches when required and conducts room and belonging searching as needed.
  • Responds to emergencies and code calls. Performs CPR, to include the use of AED’s. For medical incidents outside the building, contacts the local fire department for ambulance response.
  • Monitors all parking lots for compliance with facility parking regulations. Tickets unauthorized parked cars. Observe and follow up on safety hazards in parking areas. Provide vehicle assistance services.
  • Enforces company policies as directed by a supervisor.
  • Assists with parking space and utilization. Rearranges parking barricades to meet organizational needs and special events. Assists parking officers with parking control and assistance.
  • Assists with helicopter arrivals and departures. Releases deceased patients and accepts incoming deceased patients.
  • Completes all required/requested forms, reports and documents.
  • Completes assigned secondary duties
  • Responds to duress alarms, calls for service, and other emergency situations.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
  • High school graduate required.
  • Two years of related experience preferred.
  • Direct security experience highly preferred.
Required Licensure/Certifications– Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required in accordance with D-H’s Driver Disqualifications Guidelines. – Must maintain relevant certifications required. – Must complete all required training and pass minimal physical requirements within 90 days from date of hire and as required thereafter. – Must obtain IAHSS Basic Security Officer Certification within 6 months of hire.

Southwestern Vermont Healthcare