SECURITY GUARD - FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT 25233

Requirements

• Patrols all areas of Medical Center, including stairwells and areas not accessible to the public to prevent and/or detect fires, thefts, vandalism and other security problems.
• Acts as liaison between patients/ visitors and the Medical Center, interpreting the Medical Center’s philosophy, policies, procedures and services to patients’ families and visitors.
• Assists in referring patients and visitors to appropriate services and resources; responds personally when other alternatives are not available.
• Detects violations of the law and contacts law enforcement when necessary and represents the Medical Center as the complainant/witness in any court proceedings that result.
• Assists in dealing with disruptive patients, visitors, or staff and participates in restraining emotionally disturbed patients when summoned by medical staff.
• Directs cars into available spots in parking garage or lot. Re-parks double-parked cars, noting final parking spot on ticket attached to keys and placing keys on keyboard.
• Reports parking violations and abandoned vehicles.
• Takes on dispatching responsibilities as needed, which involves answering phones, entering information into the computer system, dispatching guards, and monitoring the camera surveillance system and emergency alarm panels.
• Assumes role of switchboard operator during the midnight shift (12am-8am). Logs totals of daily receipts into the daily account sheet at end of every shift.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Undertakes a variety of driving assignments as required.
• Attends and participates in department meetings, training sessions and workshops.
• Assists in the maintenance of department equipment (e.g. checks that radio batteries are freshly charged, and that radio is functional; cleans and oils handcuffs).
• Escorts employees to and from Parking Lot and other Medical Center buildings.
• Prepares and maintains department reports and records as required.
• Locks or unlocks doors to offices, closets, etc. upon employee request and when given proper authority.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature review and workshops.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous time off policy with ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays
• Robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs