UM HEALTH-SPARROW EATON - SECURITY OFFICER I
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Sparrow
Charlotte, MI, US
Summary
The Security Officer maintains a safe and secure environment by patrolling hospital facilities, monitoring access, and responding to alarms or disruptive behavior. They also assist with emergency procedures, including fire response, chemical spills, and incident command setup.
Job Description
Job Opportunity
Job ID: 55035
Positions Location: Charlotte, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job:
Description:
Positions Location: Charlotte, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
To provide a safe, secure and orderly environment so that quality, compassionate, accessible healthcare services can be provided without undue fear for personal safety and the safety of property.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for, and provide assistance to, Caregivers, patients, physicians, volunteers and guests of the Sparrow Health System.
- Greet patients, visitors, and caregivers while patrolling Sparrow facilities. Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow Health System's ICARE values.
- Respecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of those we serve, in accordance with HIPPA.
- Maintain safe handling of dangerous weapons/ items. Appropriately Render firearms safe and secure.
- Provide Visitors with information and direct them appropriately to departments, rooms and functions within the Sparrow Health System. Initiate problem solving when information is lacking (i.e. no doctors name, no paperwork, wrong building, wrong hospital.)
- Recognize potential violent/disruptive behavior and assist with the intervention.
- Learn various Security technologies and software applications (CCTV, Access Control Systems, ID Badging, , Intercom Systems, Radios and Paging Systems).
- Maintain current knowledge of Sparrow properties and related security technologies to ensure proper response to calls for service.
- Assist with hazards (fire, water, chemical etc.) contain or call for assistance. Assist with housekeeping duties. Coordinate, direct and ensure an efficient Caregiver response to fire alarms and chemical spills/leaks.
- Respond to alarms, code pages and calls for assistance.
- Assists with setting up Incident Command Center, implementing appropriate facility lockdown and access control procedures. Manages pedestrian/ vehicular traffic and, as necessary, assists with decontamination procedures (staging and property collection).
- Monitor and control access to Sparrow properties/units in accordance with current policies and procedures. Including locking and unlocking buildings/offices and screening of visitors after hours.
- Assist Caregivers with disorderly and/or combative individuals.
- Monitor vehicle traffic, parking facilities and assist motorists as necessary. Conduct investigations associated with automobile accidents, theft, damage or malicious destruction.
- Provide safe transport and safekeeping for various hospital monies and patient valuables.
- Conduct investigations and submit reports for administrative review, such as reports of Investigation.
- Perform other duties, as directed, associated with stat materials, medical records acquisition, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Radiology deliveries, etc.
- Identify the need for and utilize resources that serve those with language, visual or hearing challenges.
Job Requirements
| Work Experience | • Minimum of one-year previous security experience or 2 years of experience in a related field (customer service, security, or occupation in the criminal justice field). |
| Education | • High school diploma or GED equivalent. |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills | • Minimum of one-year previous security experience or 2 years of experience in a related field (customer service, security, or occupation in the criminal justice field). • Able to certify in unarmed self-defense and control techniques, as well as crisis prevention and intervention techniques during the probation period. • Able to show competency and/or ability to learn various computerized security technology and software programs during the probationary period. • Knowledge of good body mechanics and in good physical condition. • Able to demonstrate ability to work well under pressure. • Excellent communication and public relations skills (written and oral). • Basic knowledge of civil and criminal law. • Basic firearm safety and familiarization of firearms. |
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Job Family
Patient Services/Nursing Support
Requirements:
| Shift | Variable |
| Degree Type / Education Level | High School / GED |
| Status | Part-time Benefit Eligible |
| Facility | Sparrow Eaton Hospital |
| Experience Level | Under 4 Years |
As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and the region’s largest private employer, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides quality care to hundreds of thousands of people each year. With 526 providers at 115 sites of care across the region, Sparrow is your community health partner in Mid-Michigan, no matter what town or county you call home.
Our mission is to provide the best possible care to every patient, every time. What does that mean?
It means we bring critical care to rural communities. We keep your kids healthy at our primary care practices. We help you get active at our fitness and recreation centers in Lansing and Charlotte. We provide world-class care to patients fighting cancer at the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center and deliver the most advanced treatment for a healthy heart at the Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute. We welcome your new little ones into the world at the Mother Baby Center, where we deliver 4,000 babies a year. And we provide the best emergency care in Mid-Michigan as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.
We’re committed to providing the best care for patients like you — and your family and friends in Mid-Michigan — because supporting the health of our community is what matters to us most.
Founded
1896
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and the region’s largest private employer, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides quality care to hundreds of thousands of people each year. With 526 providers at 115 sites of care across the region, Sparrow is your community health partner in Mid-Michigan, no matter what town or county you call home.
Our mission is to provide the best possible care to every patient, every time. What does that mean?
It means we bring critical care to rural communities. We keep your kids healthy at our primary care practices. We help you get active at our fitness and recreation centers in Lansing and Charlotte. We provide world-class care to patients fighting cancer at the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center and deliver the most advanced treatment for a healthy heart at the Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute. We welcome your new little ones into the world at the Mother Baby Center, where we deliver 4,000 babies a year. And we provide the best emergency care in Mid-Michigan as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.
We’re committed to providing the best care for patients like you — and your family and friends in Mid-Michigan — because supporting the health of our community is what matters to us most.
Founded
1896
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
