Unarmed Security Officer - PRN

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Job Description

****This is a PRN unarmed security officer position at Springfield & Urbana & Enon Emergency Department****

Patrols the interior and exterior of the campus to ensure staff safety, and to be alert for criminal activity. Patrols to be conducted or assigned by the Sergeant at least two times per shift.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to respond appropriately to the age, gender, and culture of the patients served by the hospital system during or involving safety and/or security issues, incidents, or accidents. Serves non-direct patient population; possible contact with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric age groups among public. Must demonstrate competence to provide psychosocial care for the following patient populations: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric

Coordinates with the Security Team Lead, Security Site Supervisor, Security Manager, and Security Director on new initiatives within the Security Department.

Responds to all Security related issues such as Code Gray, Rapid Responses, and other calls for assistance with the Downtown Campus.

Will provide support service roles such as giving directions to patients/visitors at the Downtown Campus, and escort patients/visitors when requested.

Will write well written reports when incidents occur on the campus by using the ministry standard Omnigo reporting system.

Employment Qualifications

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma

Preferred Education: Associates Degree

Specialty/Major: Criminal Justice

Licensure/Certification Required: Basic IAHSS Certification with 90 days of hire.

Licensure/Certification Preferred: Advanced IAHSS Certification within 1 year of hire.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 1 years of Security experience. Healthcare Security experience preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Basic computer skills, communication skills.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: De-escalation skills (CPI).

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com