What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Kent Hospital?
Primary Function
Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Hospital staff, patients and visitors as well as ensuring the physical security of all Hospital buildings and equipment.
Responsibilities
Interact with visitors, patients and staff in a professional courteous manner. Observe and enforce all hospital policies, rules and regulations.
Observe visitors and patients. Manage any unusual circumstances or difficulties. Maintain visitor control inside and outside of the hospital.
Assist with Codes and Stats. Restrain patients when needed and watch for future disturbances. Conduct routine door checks. Maintain logs and reports.
Monitor cameras and alarms as needed. Follow emergency procedures for bomb threats code 99 or helicopter pad landings.
Make emergency deliveries or pick-up of medication, organs and blood and provide vehicle transportation for patients, visitors and employees as required
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications and Specifications
A High school diploma and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent are preferred. Valid drivers license required.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutionsButler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Centerare trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nations top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
