PRN Security Officer - Emergency Department

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

• Patrols assigned areas and performs all security-related tasks, ensuring life safety standards are maintained.
• Investigates suspicious activity or persons and reports hazards, unusual or suspicious circumstances.
• Acknowledges and responds appropriately to emergency, non-emergency, and alarm calls.
• Administers initial first aid as appropriate and to the level of training attained. Learns applicable systems and responds to fire alarms at facilities during actual alarms and drills.
• Intercedes in disputes between individuals using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills to diffuse potentially violent situations.
• Unlocks buildings and doors after checking identification and compliance with hospital policies.
• Monitors vehicle and pedestrian traffic on hospital properties, interviewing and investigating individuals involved in suspicious or illegal activities.
• Investigates and documents safety hazards, incidents, and criminal activities through both written and electronic formats, reporting incidents to the appropriate entities.

• Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and communication devices and perform all aspects of the job safely without imposing risk to self and/or others.
• Computer literacy with the ability to use basic hospital/security applications and information management systems.
• Able to work and train in an environment with occurring periods of crisis and stress.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to patients, visitors, and/or employees.
• Ability to work independently within a team-oriented environment; ability to work closely with medical and nursing staff to resolve patient-related problems.
• Ability to identify recurring security operation issues, collaborate with leadership to problem solve and develop solutions, and work with the Security Management team on the implementation of change.
• Knowledge of Access Control and CCTV systems Preferred.

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

• 1+ years related experience [Required]

• Driver's License (DL) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]
• Clean driving record
• Must be able to pass a background check (i.e., clean criminal history)
• Must successfully pass IAHSS certification within 6 months of hire
• CPI certification required annually

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.