Security Officer II

Department: Safety and Security

Schedule/Status: Varies;
Full Time

Standard Hours/Week: 40

Under the direct supervision of the Security Lead or Security Supervisor, the Security Officer II provides a public safety presence to maintain a safe and secure environment. Conducts activities to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and bodily harm. Prevents crime and enables deterrence by presenting a highly visible, physically capable, professional uniformed presence. Responds to alarms and other calls for assistance to rescue, protect, and defend.

Has access to medication storage areas, may receive, deliver and store medications only. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.

• Conducts security and safety patrols of PMC campus and other areas; reports on observations of hazardous, unsafe, or non-secure conditions.
• Controls access to facilities by monitoring entrances and exits; prevents unauthorized access; assists in the removal of unauthorized persons from the premises.
• Maintains radio and telephone communication with Communication Center, security, and other staff. Communicates emergency and non-emergency information in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
• Conducts accurate and timely investigations of physical injury, property theft, damage, or loss.
• Uses automated word processing applications to write detailed investigation, incident, and other reports.
• Enforces parking policies; maintains clear vehicular access routes to Emergency Room entrances; maintains emergency access lanes for fire response apparatus.
• Enforces Environment of Care Polices and Regulations.
• Rescues, evacuates, or transports victims from fire or other hazardous conditions; responds to fire alarms and assists in containing or extinguishing fires as necessary.
• Controls disturbances or combative situations.
• Responds to hazardous material events; assists in containment and decontamination procedures as necessary.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
• Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area

• Vocational or other technical school, certification, training, or apprenticeship required beyond high school. AA degree or advance studies in law enforcement, corrections, fire science, safety, or another related field preferred.

• 1 year to < 2 years related experience;
  Minimum of 1-year experience in law enforcement, corrections, or other security related field required.

• Valid State of Florida Drivers License (FDL) and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that is acceptable to PMC’s corporate automobile insurance carrier — license will be screened prior to employment and annually thereafter.
• FEMA IS100, IS200, IS906 and IS907 required within one (1) year of hire of hire.
• IAHSS Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer (CAHSO) required within one (1) year of hire.
• BLS through The American Heart Association required to be completed quarterly through RQI.
• All above functions must be recertified as required to maintain competency.

Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:

• Benefits Start on Day 1
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
• Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours