Job description
Safety-Security Officer
Looking for a new opportunity? Virginia Hospital Center is the organization for you. We are looking a dedicated safety-security officer patrols Virginia Hospital Center facilities and property to maintain order, protect personnel, and prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, etc. The security officer enforces Virginia Hospital Center policies and provides assistance to patients, visitors, and employees. The security officer will respond to other Security requirements of the VHC campus. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Network and a Magnet Hospital, we are dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for our patients and employees. Come join a hospital that dedicated to you and your career.
Virginia Hospital Center has provided exceptional medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for more than 75 years. A proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a national network of independent healthcare organizations, the Hospital prides itself on offering the latest technological advancements and medical practices. VHC was recently designated a Newsweek 2020 Best Maternity Care Hospital, received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and once again named a Leapfrog Top Hospital in 2019. Virginia Hospital Center is designated as a Magnet hospital® by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is a 394-bed not-for-profit teaching facility offering comprehensive healthcare and multiple, independently recognized Centers of Excellence.
- High school graduate or equivalent is preferred.
- Must have a clean police record and have a valid state driver's license and present a current copy of driving record from the Division of Motor Vehicles.
- Be in excellent physical condition, and be able to communicate verbally and in writing, in English, and get along well with others. Must be a resident of the Metropolitan area.
- Minimum of 1 year of security officer experience is desirable.
- Prior work experience involving significant customer service delivery is also desirable.
- Officers must obtain a Virginia Department of Criminal Justice (DCJS) unarmed security officer license within 6 months of the start of employment
- Makes frequent patrols of the hospital and grounds.
- Monitors hallway for wheelchairs, carts, stretchers or medical equipment that appear to be blocking exits.
- Provides appropriate response to emergency situations or calls for assistance.
- Ensures that incident reports are prepared for unusual circumstances, such as theft, vandalism, disorderly conduct/behavior, missing property, suspicious individuals or occurrences, personal or vehicular accident. Carefully includes all medical codes and any occurrences deemed important in incident reports.
- Collects, inventories, and releases lost and found items.
- Operates hospital vehicle in accordance with state law.
- Checks for security and safety problems and takes appropriate action.
- Reports on all emergency code calls.
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