Security Officer - Security - Full Time - Evenings

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

1. Provides security at assigned Health System facilities by conducting internal/external foot patrols and vehicular patrols to
ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, guests, and staff.
2. Mentors employees by explaining policies, work procedures, and demonstrating use and maintenance of equipment to
ensure compliance with departmental procedures.
3. Utilizes access programs by producing photo identification cards, monitor doors and alarms, and running reports as required
to support the organization's restricted areas.
4. Implements the facility's disaster plan by coordinating with the House Supervisor or Administrative Coordinator in the
absence of department management to comply with emergency preparedness protocols.
5. Supports outside agencies, such as fire department, police department, helicopter services, organ donation, contractors, by
assisting them according to departmental policies and procedures to ensure a successful outcome of request.
6. Provides security escort for deceased persons and valuables by following established departmental policies and procedures
and infection control guidelines and by completing proper documentation to ensure a safe and dignified transport/transfer
is conducted.
7. Conducts patient, visitor, employee, and monetary escorts by following established departmental policies and procedures to
ensure safe delivery.
8. Provides assistance to injured or ill patients, customers, and staff by following departmental policies and procedures to
ensure medical treatment is offered.
9. Responds to all hospital emergencies and completes assigned tasks by following departmental policies and procedures
and/or administration directives to establish a safe and secure environment.
10. Controls combative, unruly, or intoxicated persons on Health System properties by utilizing officer presence, verbal
communication skills, and/or defensive tactics according to departmental policies and state/local laws to establish situational
control.
11. Assists with the Lost and Found program by properly receiving lost items, tagging, documenting, storing, and securing lost
items with the goal of returning the lost items to the rightful owners.
12. Provides accurate and detailed documentation of all incidents by using the Patient Safety Incident Reporting program to
record information for future use.
13. Adheres to safety and infection control guidelines by use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary according
to Infection Control policies to ensure a safe environment.
14. Participates in committees or other ad hoc groups as directed by department management to provide departmental
participation.
15. Demonstrates the ability to foster a cooperative work environment by working well with others and fully understanding the
diversity of those we work with by displaying a positive attitude at all times.
16. Is able to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.

Schedule:

Work Schedule: 12pm to 12am, Saturday and Sunday.

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Job Requirements

Education

Experience

License/Certifications

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

Physical Activity

Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

Job Hazards

Rare (1-33%):

Occasionally (34%-66%):

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.