Job Description

Overview

Safety-Security Officer

Looking for a new opportunity? Virginia Hospital Center is the organization for you. We are looking a dedicated safety-security officer patrols Virginia Hospital Center facilities and property to maintain order, protect personnel, and prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, etc. The security officer enforces Virginia Hospital Center policies and provides assistance to patients, visitors, and employees. The security officer will respond to other Security requirements of the VHC campus. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Network and a Magnet Hospital, we are dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for our patients and employees. Come join a hospital that dedicated to you and your career.

Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career!

VHC Health is a 453-bed nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an \'A\' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award\xe2\x84\xa2 for the 10th year in a row and VHC has ranked Number 2 in \xe2\x80\x9cBest Hospitals\xe2\x80\x9d in the Washington, DC metropolitan area by U.S. News and World Report\'s 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is preferred.
• Must have a clean police record and have a valid state driver\'s license and present a current copy of driving record from the Division of Motor Vehicles.
• Be in excellent physical condition, and be able to communicate verbally and in writing, in English, and get along well with others. Must be a resident of the Metropolitan area.
• Minimum of 1 year of security officer experience is desirable.
• Prior work experience involving significant customer service delivery is also desirable.
• Valid State Driver\'s License and Clean Driving record required.
• Virginia DCJS Unarmed Security Officer License to be obtained within 6 months of employment.

• Responds to requests for an escort.
• Makes frequent patrols of the hospital and grounds.
• Monitors hallway for wheelchairs, carts, stretchers or medical equipment that appear to be blocking exits.
• Makes routine fire extinguisher checks. Ensures that problems with fire extinguishers are documented and reported.
• Responds to and assists calls from motorist.
• Provides appropriate response to emergency situations or calls for assistance.
• Ensures that incident reports are prepared for unusual circumstances, such as theft, vandalism, disorderly conduct/behavior, missing property, suspicious individuals or occurrences, personal or vehicular accident. Carefully includes all medical codes and any occurrences deemed important in incident reports.
• Collects, inventories, and releases lost and found items.
• Maintains a detailed shift log of all activities during the shift.
• Operates hospital vehicle in accordance with state law.
• Checks for security and safety problems and takes appropriate action.
• Reports on all emergency code calls.

• Paid Major Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation
• Sick Time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Undergraduate Student Loan Repayment
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
• Employee Wellness Benefits
• Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
• VHC Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free onsite parking
• Commuter Benefits
• Career Coaching
• Family Leave
• 401(k) + Match

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