Security Officer - Northwest Health Porter - Full Time
Community Health Systems
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Valparaiso, IN, USA
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Job Description
Establishes and promotes the maintenance of a safe, accident free and healthy work environment by performing established duties. Must be familiar with all aspects of security responsibilities and be capable of interacting with a wide variety of people including patients, visitors, law enforcement officers and employees
Establishes and promotes the maintenance of a safe, accident free and healthy work environment by performing established duties. Must be familiar with all aspects of security responsibilities and be capable of interacting with a wide variety of people including patients, visitors, law enforcement officers and employees.
Education
• High School Diploma or equivalency required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in related field preferred
• Requires a valid Driver’s License
• International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Training, preferred.
Responsibilities And Duties
• Promotes and provides for the security and safety of patients, employees and visitors.
• Protects the organizations buildings, assets and premises as assigned.
• Understands the importance of patient safety and actively participates in safe practices.
• Identifies and reports actual events and potentially hazardous situations as outlines in hospital procedures.
• Performs Internal surveillance tours of all areas of the assigned campus.
• Performs External surveillance tours either through vehicle or on foot of all external areas of the assigned campus.
• Reports- Completed reports which are reviewed for the following components: Complete, timeliness, clarity, accuracy and legibility. DARs, Case and other reporting forms will be inclusive detailing activity, contacts, actions, and resolution
• Customer Service- Responds to requests for services in a courteous and timely manner.
• Restraints and Seclusion- A Security Officer should be able to exhibit knowledge and cooperation with nursing, special documentation, verbalizes security concerns, applies restraints efficiently and communicates with patients in accordance with established policy & competencies.
• Locking/Unlocking & Special Requests- Performs requests/tasks on a timely basis and properly documents requests.
Benefits Of Working At Northwest Health
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental and vision which can include your spouse and/or children
• Elective benefits available including pet insurance, MetLife Legal Insurance, Identity Protection
• Benefit eligibility date the 1st day of the following month after start
• Eligible for Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
Who are we?
Northwest Health - Porter includes two hospital campuses as well as outpatient facilities serving Northwest Indiana. We endeavor to provide you and your family appropriate and safe care in a friendly, welcoming environment.
As a healthcare provider committed to quality and compassionate care, Northwest Health - Porter emphasizes patient experience, quality outcomes and respect for the dignity and comfort of our patients and their visiting family members.
Local Area
Porter County is approximately 45 miles from Chicago and 45 minutes from South Bend and the University of Notre Dame. School systems in Porter County continue to exceed state and national norms and have been named “Best Buy” school corporations by the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce. Just a short drive away, Indiana Dunes offers hiking trails and the beach
