Hospital Security Officer Weekend Shift 60%25- Downtown Campus at Mission Cancer Blood part of University of Iowa Health Care

Iowa City, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Security, Public safety, Electronic surveillance, Emergency response, Incident investigation, Report writing, Fire safety, Hazard surveillance, Traffic control, Customer service, Microsoft Office, Communication skills, Key management, Crisis intervention

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus department of Security is seeking a Hospital Security Officer. Safety & Security Officers provide the highest quality of public safety to protect life and property. Officers perform security services, including electronic surveillance, and patrol of the campus. Enforce policy & procedures and coordinate response to various potential problems and emergencies for patients, employees, and visitors, Work with the Environment of Care committee, help establish a safe environment of care to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to security and safety. Participates in employee awareness and education. University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024. Conducts investigations of incidents. Prepares clear and accurate reports. Enforces hospital regulations, guidelines and policies as needed. Responds to routine and emergency calls for service. Patrol areas as assigned to ensure personal, building and equipment security. Performs inspections as assigned. These inspections may include fire extinguishers, emergency lights, exit light, sprinkler flow and tampers, conducting of fire drills and hazard surveillance. Prepares daily reports of shift activity. Provides written communication as needed to other safety & security officers. Provides emergency response as requested or needed. Emergency response may include disasters, fire, tornado, duress alarms, hazardous materials decontamination, infant abductions, bomb threat, non-violent crisis intervention, aggressive patients, guests, or visitors. Provides information and assistance to patients, visitors, and employees. Provides escort service, lockouts, jump starts as requested. Provides traffic control and enforcement measures on all Mercy owned or operated property. Receives property found in hospital, inventories, and properly enters into lost and found system. Transfers deposits between the hospital and financial institutions to maintain security of funds. Basic understanding of key management programming. Percent of Time: 60%25, Schedule: Weekend Shift Benefits Highlights: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans For more information about Why Iowa?, click here MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 1. Two years’ experience in security and safety, or fire safety, or law enforcement; or One year of post-high school education related to security and safety and one year of experience in security and safety; or Two years of post-high school education related to security and safety. 2. Possession of appropriate driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards. 3. Ability to obtain basic certification from International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 6 months of hire and maintain certification for duration of employment Desirable Requirements Two years of customer service experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer software applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. With additional questions, please reach out to bailey-tinkler@uiowa.edu Applicant Resource Center – Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available! Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital. Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm Or by appointment Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.

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Responsibilities

The Security Officer is responsible for patrolling the hospital campus, enforcing safety policies, and conducting electronic surveillance to protect life and property. They also provide emergency response, assist patients and visitors, and maintain accurate records of shift activities and incidents.