Security Officer I

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Position Summary

Protects the organization's employees, patients, visitors, properties and all items of value on premises from any preventable harm or danger. Maintains general order of the local environment and intervenes in disturbances in a calm and efficient manner guided by courtesy, established rules and regulations. Detects, corrects, reports, investigates, manages, and mitigates safety and security hazards and violations on hospital campuses and off site properties using appropriate tools, training, and resources. Assists in Incident Command situations, psychiatric patient evaluations and management, duress alarms, conflict situations, and hazardous materials/waste spills.

Responds and assists with all medical emergencies within the scope of the officer's training. Principal Accountabilities Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality Education High School graduate or equivalent Licenses and Certification Valid Illinois license that meets SIH Driver and Fleet Management Experience Basic computer skills. Read and write detailed reports. Able to respond calmly and operate efficiently to emergency and critical confrontations. Professional and courteous when dealing with staff and public of all age groups. Maintain a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.

Competencies Requires experience with the public in a service environment. Security experience preferred. Level I (within 90 days) Essentials of Aggression Management (EOAM) certification Taser Energy Weapon Operator Certification Within 90 days: FEMA IS- 906: Basic Workplace Security Awareness FEMA IS- 907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do Complete handcuff training and demonstrate use according to CMS guidelines. Requires completion of SIH Security New Hire Orientation Checklist within 90 days. Level II additional experience: Requires minimum of 90 days on the job experience. FEMA: IS-200.C.

Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 Completion of all elements of the Competency Assessment for Promotion from Level I to II. Basic certification by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Level III additional experience: Requires minimum of 180 days on the job experience. FEMA: IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 FEMA: IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System FEMA: IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction Completion of all elements of the Competency Assessment for Promotion from Level II to III.

Advanced certification by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Physical Activities Intermittent hand manipulation required. Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 lbs and to help restrain or lift a person. Can be modified. Requires sufficient strength…

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