Security Officer - PRN

Company: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Security Officer assumes responsibility and accountability to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel.

Security Officer Job Duties:

• Secures properties and personnel by patrolling; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting facilities, equipment, and access points; permitting entry; escort unwanted parties from property.
• Respond to alarms.
• Coordinate scheduled emergency drills.
• Prevents losses and damages by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures.
• Maintain traffic control by closing/ opening gates, placing barriers or markers, or providing physical directions.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures; collecting photographic evidence.
• Maintains organization's reputation by complying with policies.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Contributes to team effort by completing assigned tasks.
• Enforces parking policies.
• Communicate with emergency services (police, fire, or EMS) when needed.
• Provide escorts of patients, visitors, and employees when requested and drive company vehicles to various offices within the system.

Qualifications:

• 18+ years of age
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in the English Language
• Capable of following complex instructions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to participate in the companys screening process, including drug screen and background investigation
• Knowledge of security operations and procedure

Security Officer Required Skills:

Lifting, Surveillance Skills, Deals with Uncertainty, Judgment, Objectivity, Dependability, Emotional Control, Integrity, Safety Management, Professionalism, Reporting Skills

Preferences:

Previous military or law enforcement experience

Additional language skills

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