Healthcare Security Officer - Unarmed (Talladega, AL)

Specific Duties and Essential Functions

• Deter criminal activity and misconduct, investigate suspicious situations, conduct patrol tours
• Communicate by use of Secure Trax ™ , 2-way radios, telephones and computers
• Patient escort, patient watch, provide safety escort, assist and/or transport deceased to morgue
• Maintain required certifications, licensing and training to achieve professional competency as appropriate for the position
• Complete required shift logs and reports; compliance with site post orders, G4S and client policies and procedures
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Provide assistance to customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements

Education, Licenses and Certifications Required

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must pass any State-required training or other qualifications for licensing
• Must possess a current and valid driver's license

Type and Length of Specific Experience Required

• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Associate's degree or higher in any discipline
  • Service in the active duty military, military reserves or National Guard
  • Service in auxiliary police or police cadets
  • Meaningful and verifiable work history
  • Minimum of one year verifiable and successful security experience

Skills Required

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Attention to detail
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy

Other

• Must be at least 18 years old or the minimum age required by the State, if higher
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States
• Must not use illegal drugs. Must be able to pass a drug test with negative results (except when undergoing documented medical treatment).
• Must submit to an extensive background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications, and Department of Motor Vehicle and credit checks if applicable
• Must be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military
• Upon acceptance of a job offer, must be able to pass the following:
  • MMPI - Psychological testing, if armed or otherwise required
  • Physical exam, if armed or required by client contract

Physical Requirements and Environment

Environment: Indoor and outdoor, temperature ranges from moderate to extreme cold and heat

Major activity: Walking, standing, speaking, listening, observing

Physical efforts to carry out job duties: Standing, walking, and sitting. Minimal to no stooping or kneeling, light lifting