Security Officer I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Valid Driver's License - Must be maintained during employment period.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Prior experience in the Security field.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Directs and supervises traffic control.

2. Assists Nursing Staff as requested by Chief Security Officer.

3. Participates in patient safety training and patient protection, including the needs and methods to report medical/healthcare errors and/or abuse.

4. Locks all exit doors and rechecks as rounds of Hospital are made.

5. Checks all windows and doors to insure they are properly locked.

6. Patrols parking areas to be sure cars are properly parked to prevent vandalism, and to keep children from playing in and around cars.

7. Tours of hospital buildings and construction areas will be made and documented as designated to prevent theft, guard against vandalism, equipment malfunctions, and to guard against fire.

8. Knowledgeable concerning kind, location, and use of firefighting equipment available in Hospital and auxiliary buildings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to sit, stand and walk for the entire shift and/or double shift.

2. Ability to lift, push orpull 50 pounds.

3. Ability to tolerate adverse environmental conditions for entire shift and/or double shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to perform effectively understressful situations.

2. Good decision making skills.

3. Ability to organize and maintain document controls.

4. Demonstrates writing skills.

5. Must be a team player and contributor.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.