Security Officer - Hospital Police
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Siler City
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Performs
general security work in the protection of persons and property.
Provides support with enforcement of UNC Health security and safety
regulations. Prepares reports and maintains proficiency in the
departments current report writing system. Gathers information,
including video monitoring. Serves in specialized unit assignments
and assists the organization to ensure adherence of applicable
federal, state and local laws. Responsibilities:
- Communications Communicates effectively via two-way radio,
computer, email, telephone and via verbal communications within the
Hospital Police Department, as well as with other law enforcement
agencies, Hospital staff members, visitors and patients.
- Emergency Response Assist with mental health patient custody
issues and also assist in both arranging transportation to other
facilities as well as escorting patients to units in house within
the Hospitals. Provides immediate response for calls for assistance
in dealing with patient, visitor or employee behavior issues and
provides backup for Hospital police officers dealing with those
situations. Responds to smoke, trouble or fire alarms as required.
Participates as a functioning part of the Emergency Response Team
to provide or prevent access to the involved area as required in
emergency situations at the Hospital. Assist Hospital Police
Officers as required in the removal of unauthorized persons from
Hospital property. Maintains a working knowledge of emergency codes
and Hospital police response procedures. Responds appropriately and
in a timely manner to any and all emergency situations as well as
activated security alarms.
- Fixed Post Functions Emergency Department-Controls patient and
visitor entry as appropriate into the E.D. Operates metal screening
system to prevent weapons or other contraband from entering the
patient treatment area. Maintains parking lot surveillance to
assure safety and ensure parking availability for E.D. customers.
Night Entrance- Controls the entrance of visitors and employees
after hours at the Hospitals designated night entrance as well as
screens for proper authorization and identification. Staffs other
posts as needed.
- Investigations and Incident Report Writing- Complete trepass,
patient intervention and use of force reports with complete
narrative into departmental records management system. Takes
custody of items found, secures them properly and attempts to
return property. Initiates risk assessments on D.O.C. inmates,
patients and employees as required. I
- Patrol Submits daily activity logs/reports before the end of
the shift unless approved otherwise by the supervisor. Is
knowledgeable of the security sensitive areas identified in the
Security Mg plan and patrol area policy. Escorts employees,
patients and visitors to parking areas. Provides after-hours access
to secured areas for authorized personnel. Collects inventories and
secures patient property when cashiers' office is not open. Patrols
assigned area and properly documents/reports security or safety
hazards. Locks/unlocks designated doors. Assures deceased bodies
are entered and properly released from the morgue with proper ID.
Transports patient commitment documents to the Magistrates' office.
Interacts with personnel in patrol areas and challenges all
suspicious persons encountered. Completes/documents the required
number of patrols as specified by the Shift Lieutenant or Sergeant.
Intervenes and redirects persons observed to be in violation of the
UNC Health Care Tobacco-Free Workplace policy.
- Traffic Control Conducts parking surveys when requested or
required. Enforces applicable parking regulations. Initiates towing
of vehicles as required. Reports malfunction of citation writing
equipment to the proper persons so as to assure they are repaired.
Patrols areas of responsibility and writes citations to illegally
parked or unauthorized vehicles in a ?proactive? manner. Other
InformationOther information:Education Requirements: High School
diploma or GED Licensure/Certification Requirements: Valid North
Carolina Driver's license CPR Certification prior to completion of
12 months of employment. Professional Experience Requirements:
Requires one (1) year of previous work experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Must be proficient in
oral and written communication. Basic computer skills. Job
DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: Chatham HospitalOrganization
Unit: Hospital Police Department Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours
Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: RotatingLocation of Job: US:NC:Siler
CityExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoThis position is employed by NC
Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private,
fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a
State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered
without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or
status as a protected veteran.UNC Health makes reasonable
accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices
and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.
All interested applicants are invited to apply for career
opportunities. Please email
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.REQNUMBER: 9999-INFOR-49594Diversity StatementThe UNC
Health System and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to
valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of
background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work
environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our
patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of
improving the health of all North Carolinians.Equal Employment
OpportunityUNC Health is an equal opportunity employer. As such,
UNC Health offers equal employment opportunities to applicants and
employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation,
gender identity or political affiliation.To verify employment
eligibility, UNC Health is committed to Form I-9 and the E-Verify
process. Learn further E-Verify details in English or Spanish.UNC
Health supports your right to work. View the Right to Work
Statement in English or Spanish.
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