Job Description

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: Security Officer ROLE: See job description for Service Partner for generic job duties. AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Hospital Campus, Clinics and/or Leased Buildings HOURS OF WORK: As Posted *RESPONSIBLE TO: *Security Officer Lead and Security Manager

PREREQUISITES:

1. High School Graduate or equivalent (G.E.D) preferred.

2. Valid Washington State drivers' license and ability to be insured by VMC's carrier.

3. No convictions of any crime other than misdemeanor traffic violations.

4. Minimum two years experience as a Security Officer, Law Enforcement and/or Military Service preferred, excellent customer services skills will be considered.

5. Ability to comprehend and translate the Revised Code of Washington.

6. Evidence of excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to spell accurately and write / type legibly.

7. Excellent customer service skills.

8. Basic skills in key keyboarding (25 wpm) and experience using Windows applications preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills with a diverse population.

2. Able to multitask and carry out assignments independently, exercising good judgment.

3. Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to work independently.

4. Able to handle telephone calls and personal interactions with tact, poise, courtesy and respect.

5. Neat and well groomed in appearance, following hospital personnel standards.

6. Demonstrates reliable attendance and job performance.

7. Current American Heart Association BLS, or obtain within 90 days of hire. (Current employees as of 8/15/18 have until 3/1/19 to obtain BLS.)

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS: In addition to the generic Service Partner job description:

On an occasional basis must be able to provide safe patient handling as defined in VMC's Safe Patient Handling guidelines and policies to safely and appropriately transfer or patients (or objects) of varying abilities, weights and amounts of staff assistance. Patient care will be given under the direction of the patient care staff. Must be able to push patients in wheelchairs from the hospital entrances to the patient care location. Requires the ability to participate in team lifting. Must be able to operate patient lifting equipment and patient handling devices accurately and safely under the direction of the patient care staff.

Must be able to lift from the floor to overhead levels and carry items at waist level weight up to 70 pounds.

Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods.

Requires the ability to stoop, bend, reach, crouch, and squat.

Requires full body range of motion including ability to reach from floor to overhead levels, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Must be able to enter data into the computer.

Must be able to walk from one end of the campus to the other, climb stairwells, traverse rooftops and uneven terrain on exterior of building, restrain and physically apprehend individuals as required and be able to conduct normal security business during and immediately following exertion.

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