What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Catholic Medical Center?
Who You Are:
As a Security Officer at Catholic Medical Center (CMC), you're committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for everyone entering our premises. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the protection of our patients, visitors, medical staff, and employees, safeguarding the hospital's buildings and property.
What You'll Do :
- Conduct regular patrols of Hospital buildings, grounds, and parking areas to uphold safety standards.
- Document all activities and incidents meticulously, maintaining a detailed Security Log.
- Swiftly respond to emergency situations, codes, and any Hospital-specific alerts.
- Assist authorized personnel and physicians in accessing restricted areas as required.
- Coordinate with specific departments, such as Mom's Place, for sensitive matters.
- Maintain continuous communication via radio systems and providing courteous escorts upon request.
- React promptly and professionally to disasters, fires, and other unforeseen emergencies.
- Ensure confidentiality while fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Handle patient valuables, lost and found items, and evidentiary materials with precision and care.
- Conduct routine equipment maintenance and ensuring a clean, organized work environment.
What You'll Bring:
- High School graduate or equivalent. Preferably, post-secondary education.
- Preferably a background in security, law enforcement, or military.
- Physical agility to maneuver in various environments and perform diverse tasks.
- Clear and effective verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle history.
- Successful completion of Basic Security Officer Certification through IAHSS within 6 months of employment and subsequent recertification.
- Ability to obtain initial and annual certification for issued equipment.
Who we are:
Catholic Medical Center ("CMC") is a nonprofit, regional health system committed to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across New Hampshire. CMC is the home of the nationally-renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, rated among the top cardiovascular programs in the country.
We are driven by our mission to offer health, healing, and hope to every individual who seeks our care, and we live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Commitment.
CMC is proud to be named to the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for two consecutive years. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., and is based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States.
With our award-winning clinical programs, primary care network and dedication to community, CMC is fostering a healthier New Hampshire, every day.
Catholic Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
