*POSITION SUMMARY *

To be fully engaged in providing Uncompromised Safety, Superior Quality, Memorable Patient/Customer Experiences, and Financial Stewardship through unarmed security services to ensure the safety and security of associates, patients, and visitors of Health First facilities.

*PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES *

1. Deters criminal activity and misconduct; investigates suspicious situations; performs security patrols of designated areas on foot.
2. Communicates via 2-way radios, telephones and computers.
3. Watches for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
4. Sounds alarms or calls police/fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
5. Warns violators of rule infractions such as loitering, smoking or carrying prohibited articles.
6. Permits authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits.
7. Observes departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate physical security requirements.
8. Assists associates, patients, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner; conducts patient escorts, patient watches, and provides safety escorts.
9. Assists and/or transports deceased to inhouse morgue.
   10. Completes required shift logs and reports; complies with site post orders, and Health First policies and procedures.
   11. Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.

*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS *

• Work Experience:Must be at least 18 years of age with at least one (1) year of verifiable work experience preferably in security, customer service, or related role. **
• Certification: *Must complete American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Course within 60 days of hire and maintain certification. *
• *Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: * o Expected completion of Crisis Prevention Training within first 90 days. o Physical ability to deal with or subdue mental health patient in crisis. o Must be willing to carry out tasks that may require entering the hospital morgue and the roof-top helipad. o Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors. o Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public. o Effective oral and written communication skills. o Active listening skills with ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively. o Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately. o Attention to detail. o Maintain required certifications, licensing, and training to achieve professional competency as appropriate for the position.

*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS *

• Licensure:Class “D” Security Officer License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Moderate

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
• May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined, onsite or remote.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Job: *Security

Organization: *Palm Bay Hospital

Title: Security Officer I - HF Safety

Location: Florida - Brevard County-Palm Bay

Requisition ID: 075248