Security Officer II

at  UnityPoint Health

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or highest level of post-secondary education
• 1 year relevant safety and security experience
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
• Must obtain Iowa weapons permit and be Taser certified within 30 days
• Certification from International Association of Healthcare Security & Safety (if not certified, must obtain certification within 90 days) or commiserate experience
• Ability to de-escalate violent, aggressive, or disruptive persons
• Use of critical thinking in a high stress environment
• Excellent observation skills

• Patrol hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders.
• Monitor conduct of visitors on hospital premises.
• Confront unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.
• Screen visitors, patients, and team members at entrances.
• Report safety and/or fire hazards or security violations.
• Complete incident report on any significant security incident or concern, relays safety related information as appropriat