Job Description

Overview:

Security Officers provide assistance to and assure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff. Officers also protect the property of the Medical Center, and perform other functions as assigned or required.

Responsibilities:

• Displays professionalism in fulfilling job responsibilities
• Maintains an excellent appearance and follows department dress code.
• Stays attentive to post duties and job responsibilities.
• Represents department well when interacting with others.
• Displays self as dependable in reporting for work, reporting on time, and does not abuse mealtime or break time.
• Conducts is a credit to the department and does not abuse authority or use position for personal gain.
• Shows self-initiative in performing all tasks and duties.
• Follows up and carries through on all work assignments.
• Performs assigned tasks accurately.

• Accepts the role of providing personal service tasks
• Provides direct service or help make other arrangements.
• Understands and accepts the role of providing support services.
• Provides alert, helpful efficient responses to phone callers.
• Uses good documentation skills for report writing and record keeping.
• Performs specific security tasks as directed such as money transports, escorts, hazard inspection, etc.
• Patrols Medical Center buildings and property.
• Maintains order by enforcing all hospital & department policies.
• Responds to and handles all dispatched calls.
• Adheres to all department and Medical Center policies & procedures.

• Uses problem-solving skills to make proper decisions.
• Gathers all pertinent information to make decisions.
• Uses common sense/good judgment and is resourceful in solving problems.
• Takes initiative in making decisions and taking action.
• Maintains calm approach in stressful situations.
• Maintains knowledge of UnityPoint Health and Security Department operations.
• Utilizes CPI methods as team member to control aggressive or violent patients and visitors.

• Effectively monitors Security and fire alarm. Responds to stats, disasters and codes following policies and procedures.
• Monitors and responds to access controls, panic alarms, fire computer and alarms, intercoms and CCTV monitors.
• Acknowledges incoming Security calls or alarms and dispatches Security officers to the appropriate locations.
• Maintains and enhances their knowledge and capabilities during emergency and non-emergency situations, performing multiple duties rapidly, calmly, and effectively to achieve the responses needed.
• Keeps abreast on all call disasters and security policies.
• Contacts appropriate personnel for all codes, disasters and stats.

Qualifications: Certifications: , Education: , Work Experience: Carle Health Company Overview:

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

 

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $15.97per hour - $25.87per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Shift work, Night shift,

Similar Jobs