Security Officer – Security – Memorial-Parking Garage

• Effective surveillance of all Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. Employee may access secure medication supply areas to complete assigned job duties. Responsibilities
• Maintain visitor control by monitoring incoming persons and personnel as well as those leaving for illegal possessions.
• Direct traffic as necessary and enforce hospital parking regulations.
• Provide assistance to visitors as necessary.
• Provide escort service as requested.
• Assist discharge patients to automobiles as requested.
• Tour hospital grounds and buildings and make rounds of hospital floors and various areas and facilities, while checking in at various stations.
• Inspect assigned areas for unusual or hazardous conditions, reporting such conditions to the Maintenance Department or the Security Shift Supervisor.
• Assist in emergencies such as fire, unruly persons, or violations of hospital regulations in accordance with standard policies and procedures.
• Use independent judgment in handling emergency situations in accordance with standard policy and procedure. All new hire Security officers will complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training and a refresher course every two years Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned. Education
• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

• None Credentials
• Drivers License (Required)
• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire Work

Varies Status: Full Time Regular 1.0 Location: Memorial-Parking Garage Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston Talent Acquisition Specialist: Connie S. Pratt connie.pratt@vandaliahealth.org