Security Guard 1

at  Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Job Title : Security Guard 1 Job Summary : Patrols hospital property, screens visitors and performs other activities relating to ensuring the safety and security of hospital property and personnel. Reports to the appropriate supervisor. Education :

• High school diploma or equivalent or graduate of recognized security school or law enforcement program preferred.

Work Experience :

• Experience in law enforcement and related security experience.

Skills Abilities :

• Skills needed include ability to use independent judgment, to work under stressful situations and in in climate weather, and to maintain records, along with customer relations skills. Diplomacy, initiative, ingenuity, memory for details and organizational skills.

License & Cert :

• Current Mississippi driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Job Function :
• Makes periodic tours about buildings and grounds, examining doors, windows and gates to see that they are properly secured. Inspects building and grounds to watch for and guard against fire, theft, illegal entry, infractions of safety regulations and other irregularities. Investigates disturbances and in the event of an emergency, takes charge of policing to maintain order, safety and to protect property. Follows applicable local, state and federal security regulations and restrictions. Calls fire department in the event of fire or certain emergencies and notifies police in case of theft, breaking and entering or other matters requiring notification of the police. Coordinates company or office parking facilities and regulations. Valet parks as necessary for patients and families. Admits and releases authorized persons, checking to see that company articles are not removed from property without proper approval.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Transferring, repositioning patients. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and crouching for patient care functions. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties. Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. Maybe subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions need to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced. Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty maybe irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.

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