Security Officer

MACON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Position Description

I. Position Summary:

This position will assist the Security Manager is providing a safe environment for the staff, patients, and visitors of Macon Community Hospital. Enforce polices and provide safeguards for the hospital

II. Position Requirements:

A. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Armed license from Academy of Personal Protection and Security or commissioned law enforcement officer of the state of Tennessee.

B. Education: High School Diploma, Completion of the Academy of Personal Protection and Security.

C. Experience: Law enforcement or armed security with references.

D. Special qualifications: Armed Tennessee Security License minimum. All other Licenses: e.g., mechanical restraints, chemical sprays, baton, electronic restraining devices and other certifications for security or law enforcement preferred.

III. Degree of Supervision Required: Minimal supervision. Most job duties should be performed independently and in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

IV. Ages of Patients Served:

This position requires competence in assessment, treatment, and/or care for the age groups indicated. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or experience.

Birth - 1 Year

Infant

2-12 Year

Pediatric

13-18 Years

Adolescent

19-69 Years

Adult

70 +

Geriatric

N/A

No responsibility to treat or care for patients

V. Working Conditions:

Hospital rooms, common areas, clinical departments, and hospital grounds. Potential hazards include:

Exposure to

None

Some

Frequent

Very

Frequent

Exposure to

None

Some

Frequent

Very

Frequent

• toxic/caustic chemicals

X

• blood or body fluids

X

•extreme conditions, hot or cold

X

• communicable diseases

X

• dust/fumes/ gases

X

•unprotected heights

X

• moving mechanical arts

X

• CRT (computer) Monitor

X

•potential electric shock

X

•frequent,repetitive motions

X

• x-ray electromagnetic energy

X

• other (as listed)

• high pitched Noises

X

• needles or other sharp objects

X

VI. Physical Requirements:

If any assistance is requested, you must be able to comply. Must be able to climb, kneel, stoop and perform assigned duties under semi-stressful situations. Visual acuity is required in order to ensure that work is being done correctly. Work is moderately heavy with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Work also involves considerable walking, standing, pushing and pulling of equipment. Mental demands include analytical skills including initiative, independent judgement, language ability, memory of numerous methods for handling multiple situations, reasoning ability to interpret a variety of tasks. Must have personal exercise regimen.

VII. Personal Protective Equipment:

This position may require the use of personal protective equipment during various tasks/activities. Personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, glov