Security Officer

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.                        We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.                                    Job TitleSecurity Officer                        LocationCanton                    FacilityCleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital                     DepartmentSecurity-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital                      Job CodeK17000                     ShiftNights                       Schedule10:00pm-6:30am                       Job SummaryJoin the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Our goal of delivering exceptional services and care goes far beyond the clinical setting. We also have a responsibility to keep our patients, visitors, caregivers, and staff safe and secure. As a Security Officer (unarmed), you will play an essential role in this mission and be a part of our growing organization. You will be responsible for protecting patients, visitors, caregivers, and hospital property by conducting regular patrols and enforcing facility policies. The ideal future caregiver is someone who: • Easily adapts to changing or stressful situations. • Is calm and level-headed. • Has excellent interpersonal skills. • Communicates in a courteous and direct manner. As part of our valued hospital security team, you will also have the chance to develop your career within Cleveland Clinic. At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.                         Job DetailsResponsibilitiesPerforms proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats.Deters vandalism, theft, and property abuse through routine patrols of all hospital property to include inside areas as well as all parking lots and decks.Protects patients, visitors, and employees by providing escorts and eliminating safety hazards. Enforces Cleveland Clinic facility policies (e.g., parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, tobacco free/smoking policy).Maintains knowledge/follows policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plans.Facilitates planned drills and simulations.Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirement to include de-escalation training provided by department within the first 6 months of hire, taser training and certification within the first year and as required after. Provides information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote their safety on the premises.Emergency Department metal detector searches will be conducted by all Cleveland Clinic Security Officers, using a magnetometer and/or hand-held scanning devices.All patients and visitors entering the Emergency Department will be searched, all bags, backpacks, briefcases, knapsacks, purses, or parcels will be placed on a table and searched. The Security Officer will wand all new admissions to the Emergency Department, inclusive of the belongings and/or the patient as appropriate.When completed  this activity must be called in to the Dispatch via radio to be loggedOther duties as assigned. Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Certifications: Completion of an OPOTC (Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission) approved Private Security Academy is preferred. Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license (VDL) and maintain eligibility of insurability to operate the organizations' vehicles. Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Work Experience: Minimum of one-year prior related experience in the field of criminal justice; private, public, or military security, and/or related law enforcement fields. Completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training (police) Academy and certification may be substituted for the above experience. Physical Requirements: Typical physical demands require full body motion, physical strength and stamina sufficient to chase, apprehend and subdue criminal suspects, and respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.Requires extensive walking and standing for prolonged periods of time.Must have good eye/hand coordination and able to pass annual eye (with appropriate corrections) and hearing tests. Personal Protective Equipment:Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.                       The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.                   Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities Employment Type: Part time