Armed Security Officer

Are all hospitals the same? Not on your life. Hospitals are as different as the people who work in them. At Madison Health, our staff members know that kindness and compassion have a healing power all their own. They recognize that they each play a special role in creating a caring environment for our patients.

We are always looking for caring healthcare professionals to join our family of caregivers. Our associates are empowered to help improve the lives of others and the quality of care our patients receive.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition/Professional Development reimbursement
• Hospital paid life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Employee wellness program

Why London, Ohio?

London is a growing community just 25 minutes west of Columbus, OH. London offers a small town feel while still being close to metropolitan areas where you have easy access to a blend of entertainment and cultural experiences.

About the position: As a Security Officer at Madison Health, you will provide direct and indirect interventions and patrols in a healthcare setting. Communicates with co-workers, organizational leaders, community liaisons as appropriate to develop an awareness of crime and other safety concerns for the organizations. Participates in active patrol of the hospital grounds. Rapidly responds to emergency that may include fire, medical, safety, security concerns and assists in mitigating and resolving the encounter with minimal supervision. Shift is 12:00am to 12:00pm every weekend.

Key job qualities/duties:

• Routinely patrols all areas of the hospital facility (on foot or with appropriate vehicle) and communicates any noticed discrepancies to the affected or responsible persons. Fluent with the floor plan and critical pathways within the facility in order to provide directional assistance to guests and quickly respond to areas during an emergency situation.
• Engages in confrontations, when necessary, and interacts with empathy and assertiveness. When required, performs physical intervention using the minimum amount of force necessary to take control of a situation where the safety of others is at risk.
• Conducts initial investigations and reports on significant incidents occurring at the hospital or on hospital grounds.
• As a first responder to nearly all emergencies that occur at the facility, is familiar with emergency response protocol and able to appropriately assist other staff, patients, and visitors when those events occur.
• Serves as a primary responder for the hospital hazardous materials decontamination team, and successfully performs and demonstrates skills and abilities of a competent team member.

What qualifications are we looking for?

• Certification of training from an OPOTA approved Peace Officer training academy OR Active Police Officer Certification without restriction and eligible for employment and commission as a Special Deputy through the Madison County Sheriff’s Office