Security Officer

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION

The primary purpose of your job position is the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, employees, Residents and all visitors, and as may be directed by your supervisor, to assist with crises such as flood, fire, etc.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

As Security Officer you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them form the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

A criteria-based performance evaluation will be done using components of this job description and documentation of your daily activities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

• Assure that security schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area.
• File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director and/or administrator.
• Clock in/out appropriately at the beginning/end of the shift.

2.STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as directed.

3.SECURITY SERVICES

• Receive and follow security schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established security policies and procedures.
• Perform routine patrol through the building, parking areas, driveways, etc., checking for unlocked doors, unknown visitors, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards, etc.
• Maintains communication with the Clinical Resource and Charges Nurses to ensure all is well in the facility on the evening and night shifts.
• Provide assistance or direction to visitors as needed.
• Write incident reports, as needed.
• Perform unscheduled patrol as directed.