What are the responsibilities and job description for the SECURITY OFFICER position at Covenant Healthcare?
Covenant HealthCare
US:MI:SAGINAW
VARIABLE SHIFT
OCCASIONAL
Summary: The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment free of hazards for Covenant HealthCare patients, guests, partners, buildings and grounds. The Security Officer demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
Responsibilities:
Assures the physical safety of patients, guests and partners on the premises according to established safety guidelines.
Monitors and assists with safety and security programs adherent regulatory requirements (Fire drills, Safety and Hazard Inspections, Fire Extinguisher inspections, Emergency Preparedness exercises, Panic alarm inspections) as assigned. .
Investigate incidents involving security of the facilities using good oral, written and observation skills.
Provide motorist assists following established guidelines.
Handle unruly customers from a variety of backgrounds and personalities with positive outcomes utilizing PPCT and CPI
Transport patients, visitors, employees and Covenant HealthCare property.
Assures proper admittance and release of deceased bodies.
Treat every individual based on his or her age specific needs.
Complete annual certification training in Safe Drive, OC/Pepper Spray, Violent Patient Management, Defensive Tactics and Crisis Prevention Intervention.
Other information:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
6 months experience in Security related field.
High School graduate or equivalent.
Higher education in area of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice or Security is encouraged.
Valid Michigan Driver’s license and a driving record that allows
Covenant HealthCare’s auto insurance carrier to provide insurance coverage
CPR Certification encouraged
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Basic computer knowledge/skills.
Excellent written and verbal skills
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Follow direction and prioritize work assignments.
Work exposed to natural elements.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Constant hearing and visual accommodation
Frequent lifting up to 100 lbs.
Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling, and talking.
Occasional lifting up to 100 or more lbs.
Occasional reclining and carrying
NOTICE REGARDING LATEX SENSITIVITY IN APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
I t has been determined that Covenant HealthCare cannot provide a latex safe or latex free work environment at any of its facilities. Unfortunately, that means that any individual, including an applicant or an employee, is likely to be exposed to latex while on Covenant’s premises. Therefore, latex tolerance is considered to be an essential function for any position with Covenant.