SECURITY OFFICER II (50075602)

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of applicable hospital policies, all departmental policies and general orders.
• Conducts follow-up investigations.
• Participates in solution of crimes and apprehension of offenders; responds to alarms at all Health and Hospital and MCPDH facilities.
• Provides direction and/or assistance to employees, visitors and patients, and checks for required identification.
• Directs emergency traffic.
• Directs visitors, patients and employees to requested areas; provides escorts as needed or requested.
• Provides emergency response to security fire alarms at all Health and Hospital and MCPDH facilities.
• Ensures general safety and security of persons and property at all Health and Hospital and MCPDH facilities.
• Patrols  areas and environment in and around all Health and Hospital and MCPDH facilities.
• Assists in restraint of unruly or disorderly individuals.
• Reports activities, security/safety conditions.
• Patrols Health and Hospital and MCPDH facilities and surrounding areas to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry, reporting unusual conditions or malfunctions to appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Reports fire or disaster and performs security and evacuation services as outlined in the Health and Hospital/MCPHD disaster plan.
• Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports in connection with rounds, activities, incidents and investigations.
• Carries a firearm and maintains proficiency with firearm.

Associated Job Duties

• Maintains patient and family confidentiality.
• Maintains protected health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy guidelines and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of information surveillance, and sensitive department information.
• Adheres to Health and Hospital and MCPDH driving policies.
• Performs duties of Dispatcher as needed.
• Assists Supervisor in conducting OJT for new employees.
• Initiates arrest and immediate detentions when necessary.
• Testifies in court when necessary.
• Unlocks doors upon request from an authorized representative.
• Performs shuttle duties when necessary.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; on the job training as determined by the hospital.
• Must obtain and maintain Special Deputy or reserve deputy/officer status.
• Individual must not have a felony record.
• Must pass a psychological evaluation.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass ILEA physical requirements.
• New hires after November 1, 2022 must complete the Health and Hospital and MCPDH Field Training Officer (FTO) Program within 122 days of hire date.

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Must have a valid Indiana driver’s license that meets Health and Hospital and MCPDH driving policy requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform routine surveillance.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically with a wide variety of contacts.
• Ability to speak, read, write and follow written and oral instructions.
• Uses consistent exercise of professional/good judgment and perception.
• Must provide accurate and concise written report and thorough investigations.