Officer - Security at Phoebe Sumter*Post Certified*

JOB SUMMARY: Candidate must be an active Sheriff or Sumter Police Officer

Provide security for patients, employees, and visitors; protect hospital buildings, assets, and premises as assigned.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
  • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
  • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
  • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
  • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
  • Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
  • Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License and meet auto insurability requirements as approved by Phoebe Putney Health System's insurance company.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

General environment:

  • Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
  • May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
  • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
  • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
  • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
  • Long-distance or air travel as needed - not to exceed 10% travel.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • 2 - 3 years Experience in a Healthcare Security assignment and or Law Enforcement Field, or further background equivalent with guard service company or military police. (Required)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES:

  • Active Law Enforcement Certification in State of Georgia, Officer must possess arresting power in Sumter County

GENERAL SKILLS:

  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Mathematical
  • Analytical
  • Grammar Spelling
  • Read Comprehend Written Instructions
  • Follow Verbal Instructions
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Physical abilities necessary to respond to hostile and distraught individuals/fire, emergencies/patient restraints, which may involve the evacuation of affected personnel during emergency situations.
  • Ability to run 100 yards at any given time.
  • Must be physically fit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ;

  • Have near normal hearing - Hear alarms, telephone tape recorder normal speaking voice
  • Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
  • Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
  • Ability to perform - repetitive tasks motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS ;

  • Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
  • Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
  • Sitting - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
  • Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Bending, Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
  • Twist at waist - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
  • Pushing, Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
  • Reaching above shoulder - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
  • Lift carry > 50 lbs with assistance - Frequently within shift (34-66%)