Phoebe Sumter Security Officer

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Work Experience

• 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)

Licenses and Certifications

• Required Certifications/Licensures: Active Law Enforcement Certification in the State of Georgia

Essential Functions

OFFICER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST

• Investigates and makes arrests as necessary.
• Maintains familiarity with disaster plans, fulfilling role as outlined.
• Documents actions taken during emergencies.
• Conducts on scene investigations, making arrests if appropriate.
• Handles patient and visitor control incidents. Uses restraints when necessary with minimum force.

Additional Duties

• 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.